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So, a question I hear a lot from parents is, “How is the recruiting process different for girls compared to boys?” And it’s a really important one. While opportunities for women in college sports have grown a lot, the process isn’t exactly the same. For starters, there tend to be fewer full-ride athletic scholarships available in many…

In the future, colleges will need to develop new strategies to ensure that diversity and equity remain central to their student bodies, especially as they adapt to the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action. As universities reassess their admissions processes, they will be challenged to balance fairness and merit, particularly when it comes to recruiting…

Critics of the current recruiting system argue that it already disproportionately benefits wealthy, white students, particularly in non-revenue sports like crew, fencing, water polo, and lacrosse. These sports often serve as a pipeline for privileged students who receive significant admissions advantages, even when their academic qualifications are comparable to non-athletes. Recruiting in these sports often…

Although the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action in college admissions does not directly address athletic recruiting, it brings to light several significant questions about how universities will balance their athletic needs with their commitment to maintaining a diverse student body. The ruling’s broader implications could prompt colleges to reassess how athletics are incorporated into…

Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at a high school in Chicago with a student body that was predominantly African American and Latino. After my seminar, during the Q&A session, several students and families asked about the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on affirmative action in college admissions and whether this would affect opportunities for…

I give PrepSearch clients some very specific advice when it comes to how to minimize debt if their prospective student athlete does get offered a full ride athletics scholarship or financial aid agreement. Please keep in mind the MAJORITY of student-athletes at any level will NOT earn a full ride. By full ride I mean…

As an advisor and trusted friend to families going through the college sports recruiting process, I always make sure my PrepSearch clients are fully educated on the entire process. An important component often left out or shortchanged  during the recruiting process by some Advisors, IEC’s and Recruiting services is what should be considered outside all…

I like to put into perspective for my clients the true number of opportunities to compete at the college level so that there is a reasonable expectation by everyone on the outcome and the difficulty of competing at the college level in any sport. There are approximately 650,000+ opportunities to compete in a sport at…

With the recent changes in the NCAA Division I scholarship model and increased roster sizes, it’s so much more competitive to earn an athletic scholarship let alone a full ride. I talked earlier about how all NCAA Division I sports will go to the equivalency model (at the time of publication) which mirrors the NCAA…

During the athletics recruiting process, it’s essential for families to engage in thoughtful and strategic discussions to ensure everyone is aligned and prepared for what lies ahead. One of the first things to consider is the family’s overall goals for the recruiting process. What is the primary focus, academic fit, opportunity to compete, or a…