Athletes need to get the ball rolling immediately or they will lose scholarship oppurtunities

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With the end of high school comes the beginning of college. Those student-athletes or what who I call 'studletes,' who are researching schools, taking the SAT’s more than once, and learning about the college experience are the athletes who are going to receive athletic scholarships. If student-athletes procrastinate when deciding on a college, then their chances of receiving scholarship money is slim to none; even if they are nationally known.

High school athletes who plan on attending college need to get the ball rolling their sophomore or junior years. There is a great chance of being successful in picking a school your senior year, but if you wait till after the Christmas Holiday, then you are losing money.

Most high school’s student advisors will get the ball rolling for you. However, they start too late. Many students have found that working with advisors is too stressful, “they don’t do their job.” As a potential college student, it’s time to take your life in your hand and decide where it is you want to be for the next four years. This is the first step in becoming independent.

Ask your self, do you want to go to a big school or a small school? What do you want to study, and what are the athletic programs like? These are the top 3 questions when getting started. Of course there are many other decisions, but these three will help propel you to your college of choice.

Once you figured out the top 5 schools you would like to attend, then apply, contact the financial office to see what they can offer you, and speak with the coaches. NCAA prohibits coaches from contacting you prior to the end of your junior year, but there is no NCAA rule against you contacting them when ever you want.

The earlier you get all this done the better scholarship offers you may receive. There is no time for procrastination at this time of your life when money is involved. So, get a move on.