Tips & Resources | College Athletics

• Many student-athletes want to pursue scholarship options at various universities, offered for Division I (excluding Ivy League schools) and Division II only, but should keep in mind the reality and competitiveness of the situation. This article provides a realistic overview for students and their families as they research their options. This NCAA webpage offers student-athletes a way to research their options at all NCAA schools, including sorting by Division, League and School, and also provides links to specific team pages. Simply go to the left column and click on the sport (by season) you are interested in to learn more. Students applying to Division I and II schools must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center (formerly the NCAA Clearinghouse) before getting too far along in the admissions process. All athletes should print a copy of the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete early in the process to familiarize themselves with the rules and timetables. This podcast provides some interesting tips on the college admission process for athletes.
• Here are some great tips for student athletes and performing and visual arts students.
• Are you interested in learning more about Division III athletics? Read about colleges that provide a good balance between athletics and academics and see how they rank on this issue according to counselors. In addition, learn what coaches have to say about the recruiting process in Division III colleges.
• Planning to play a sport in college? Register online with the NCAA Clearinghouse
• Reclaiming the Game: College Sports and Educational Values, by William G. Bowen and Sarah A. Levin. These authors take a thorough and valuable look at higher education and college athletics.
• Playing the Game: Inside Athletic Recruiting in the Ivy League by Chris Lincoln, Jay Fiedler