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isabella.chilena
Athletics ( High School / University )
Athlete Application & Admission
How do I contact coaches from different colleges if I aim a being recruited for their team? When should I contact them?
Hi! I am a Mexican high school student studying at an American School. I have been training for my state’s track and field team and I would love to be be recruited by a college in the USA. However, I ...

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m.li
Athletics ( High School / University )
Athlete Application & Admission
How can a coach help with chances of being admitted to an Ivy league?
If there are no sporting scholarships offered at Ivy league colleges, how can a coach improve the chances of a potential student-athlete?

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m.li
Athletics ( High School / University )
Athlete Application & Admission
How do student-athletes manage their classes if their trainings interfere?
Many sports require a student to commit to a number of training sessions per week, what happens when these training times clash with classes?

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m.li
Athletics ( High School / University )
Athlete Application & Admission
Is it worth contacting coaches before applying to a college?
I have heard this can sometimes be beneficial, I would like to learn about this.

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cr.hay
Athletics ( High School / University )
Athlete Application & Admission
What is it like to row for Yale?
I am a strong Australian rower looking at top US universities.

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m.li
Athletics ( High School / University )
Athlete Application & Admission
What is a walk-on?
I know this is different to a regular recruit. Does being a walk-on help with acceptance? Can I get a scholarship as a walk-on?

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m.li
Athletics ( High School / University )
Athlete Application & Admission
What are the best sports to play to get into U.S. universities?
I am playing a few different sports at a high level and I’d love to accelerate one of my games in the hope of being accepted into a top U.S. college. Are there some sports that they recruit more activ...

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cr.hay
Athletics ( High School / University )
Athlete Application & Admission
Do athletes compete directly with scholars for college admission?
Do athletes compete directly with scholars? Obviously, more athletes and less scholars get accepted but if athlete and a scholar from the same high school apply to the same college, do they affect eac...

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