US Athletic Recruitment Support
Have you got what it takes to get recruited to study and play college sports in the United States?
Sport Can Boost Your Chances of Admission
Do you play your sport at a national level?
If a university coach wants you for their team, it will dramatically improve your chances of acceptance. But the journey is not easy. There may be anywhere from 2-10 spots available, depending on the sport at each university every year, and coaches are fielding anything between 200-500 applications. There is also a lot to prepare: a recruitment video showcasing your talent, persuasive appeals to coaches, and the ability to navigate the scholarship system. Even after all of that, if you are successful, you still have to hit the university's academic requirements to cement your place.
Popular NCAA Sports
Scholarship amounts vary per university and there are no scholarships available at Ivy League universities.
Tennis
Top unis: Stanford and Florida University $42K scholarship available (average).
Football (Soccer)
Top unis: Duke and Wake Forest University $30K scholarship available (average).
Swimming
Top unis: Princeton and Stanford University $28K scholarship available (average).
Golf
Top unis: Stanford and Arizona University $24K scholarship available (average).
Rowing
Top unis: Princeton and Columbia University $30K scholarship available (average).
Track & Field
Top unis: Texas and University of Southern California $24K scholarship available (average).
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Within the NCAA, there are 1200 member schools and 23 sanctioned sports. It's made up of three divisions as detailed below. Ivy League universities are in the NCAA Division I although they cannot give out athletic scholarships.
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Division I
This division has the largest athletics budget and the most scholarships available. This, however, makes these schools very competitive. Division I colleges include Stanford, Duke, UCLA and Georgia Tech.
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Division II
This division has fewer scholarships available, but the academic requirements are lower. Division II colleges include: California State, UC San Diego and Tiffin University.
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Division III
This division doesn't have any scholarships available and less leverage in the admissions process. Division III colleges include: Amherst, Williams, Johns Hopkins and UChicago.
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Princeton
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Brown
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Dartmouth
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Cornell
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Princeton
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Stanford
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MIT
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Duke
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Caltech
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UC Berkeley
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UCLA
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USC
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Oxford
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Cambridge
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LSE
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Imperial
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UCL
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KCL
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Oxbridge
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Northwestern
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Yale
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Harvard
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Columbia
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UPenn
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Brown
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Dartmouth
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Cornell
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Princeton
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Stanford
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MIT
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Duke
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UChicago
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Johns Hopkins
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Caltech
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UC Berkeley
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UCLA
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USC
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Oxford
215 Offers to
Cambridge
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LSE
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Imperial
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UCL
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KCL
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Oxbridge
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Northwestern
115 Offers to
Yale
117 Offers to
Harvard
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Columbia
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UPenn
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Brown
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Dartmouth
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Cornell
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Princeton
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Stanford
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MIT
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Duke
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UChicago
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Johns Hopkins
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Caltech
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UC Berkeley
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UCLA
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USC
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Oxford
215 Offers to
Cambridge
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LSE
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Imperial
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UCL
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KCL
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Oxbridge
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Northwestern
Crimson is Here to Help
Holistic support with every aspect of the application.
Athletic & Academic Strategy
Multi-year support with application preparation and submission with the help of a personalised roadmap.
University Choice
Support with choosing the best-fit colleges for your athletic and academic goals.
Campaigning
Creating a comprehensive athletic portfolio and leveraging Crimson's network to connect with coaches.
Recruitment Video
Analysis, selection and editing of provided competition footage to produce a final video.
Admission Test Tutoring
One-to-one sessions covering test content, technique and confidence for the best chance of getting a great score.
Scholarship Strategy
Guidance on the options and support with scholarship negotiations.
Value of a Consultation
Applying to the US as a student-athlete is a difficult task which is why so many students seek external support. Each of our programmes are tailored to the student and are delivered by a carefully selected team of mentors who provide focused support with every aspect of the process. We are proud to say that students who work with us are between 2-10x as likely to get into their dream university than those who apply alone.
Personalised support: Discover how our expert Academic Advisors can optimise your recruitment strategy.
Your dream university: Get a tailored evaluation of your candidacy for top universities and colleges.
Exclusive expertise: Benefit from insider knowledge to maximise your chances of success.
Next steps simplified: Get a clear, actionable plan for what you can do next.
Value of a Consultation
Applying to the US as a student-athlete is a difficult task which is why so many students seek external support. Each of our programmes are tailored to the student and are delivered by a carefully selected team of mentors who provide focused support with every aspect of the process. We are proud to say that students who work with us are between 2-10x as likely to get into their dream university than those who apply alone.
Personalised support: Discover how our expert Academic Advisors can optimise your recruitment strategy.
Your dream university: Get a tailored evaluation of your candidacy for top universities and colleges.
Exclusive expertise: Benefit from insider knowledge to maximise your chances of success.
Next steps simplified: Get a clear, actionable plan for what you can do next.
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Meet Our Athletic Strategists
Our mentors have played and studied at the universities our students aim for, putting them in the best position to support students on their journey.
Harry L.
Former Princeton & Duke Decathlete
Harry majored in Philosophy at Princeton, before completing a one-year Business program at Duke University. Harry competed as a Decathlete in Track & Field at Duke University, a commitment that has provided first-hand insights into athletic recruiting strategies.
Jen C.
Former Stanford Football Coach
Jennifer majored in Geography at Dartmouth College whilst competing at the NCAA Division 1 level in three varsity sports; field hockey, rowing and football. Jennifer has coached women’s Football since 1994 at Stanford, Dartmouth, Caltech and Pomona-Pitzer.
Taner D.
Former Harvard Footballer
Taner attended Harvard University where he played on the men's soccer (football) team. He captained the programme in his senior season and graduated with a degree in Economics (BA). Following graduation, Taner signed with Dundalk FC in the League of Ireland to commence his professional football career.
Harry L.
Former Princeton & Duke Decathlete
Harry majored in Philosophy at Princeton, before completing a one-year Business program at Duke University. Harry competed as a Decathlete in Track & Field at Duke University, a commitment that has provided first-hand insights into athletic recruiting strategies.
Jen C.
Former Stanford Football Coach
Jennifer majored in Geography at Dartmouth College whilst competing at the NCAA Division 1 level in three varsity sports; field hockey, rowing and football. Jennifer has coached women’s Football since 1994 at Stanford, Dartmouth, Caltech and Pomona-Pitzer.
Taner D.
Former Harvard Footballer
Taner attended Harvard University where he played on the men's soccer (football) team. He captained the programme in his senior season and graduated with a degree in Economics (BA). Following graduation, Taner signed with Dundalk FC in the League of Ireland to commence his professional football career.