College Fit

06/02/2025

What if the key to developing better athletes—and happier kids—wasn’t more pressure, but more joy, like the kind served up by the Savannah Bananas?

If you’ve seen the Savannah Bananas play, you know it’s not your typical baseball game. From dancing on the field to playing in kilts and staging epic mid-game stunts, the Bananas have transformed America’s pastime into a joyful, must-see spectacle called Banana Ball. But beyond the laughs and...

12/04/2023

As a high school student-athlete with aspirations of playing at the collegiate level, the path to securing a spot on a university team can often feel like navigating a maze. However, there's a strategic window in mid-December that presents a golden opportunity for those who haven't committed to a university yet. This period is crucial due to occasional surprise decisions made by admissions departments (early admissions decisions announced in mid-December), unexpected injuries, or last-minute commitment decisions potentially leaving open roster spots for eager athletes.

Read more: https://www.thestudentathleteadvisors.com/blog/december-surprises

12/04/2023

As a high school student-athlete with aspirations of playing at the collegiate level, the path to securing a spot on a university team can often feel like navigating a maze. However, there's a strategic window in mid-December that presents a golden opportunity for those who haven't committed to a university yet. This period is crucial due to occasional surprise decisions made by admissions departments (early admissions decisions announced in mid-December), unexpected injuries, or last-minute commitment decisions potentially leaving open roster spots for eager athletes. Read more...

As a high school student-athlete with aspirations of playing at the collegiate level, the path to securing a spot on a university team can often feel like navigating a maze. However, there's a strategic window in mid-December that presents a golden opportunity for those who haven't committed to a un

06/17/2023

I love visiting college campuses! This week, I attended and presented at the HECA Conference in Washington DC. Thank you, Cyndy McDonald, for dedicating 25 years to supporting our profession and inviting me to be your co-presenter! After the conference, I visited American University, Howard University, Georgetown University, St. John's College and the Naval Academy. These pictures are from the Naval Academy. WOW!!

04/10/2023

It’s early April, and many senior student-athletes have already made college commitments. However, some unsigned seniors may still be evaluating their options even this late in the game! If you are in this situation, I feel your pain. Here are some suggestions to help you break through decision paralysis.

https://www.thestudentathleteadvisors.com/blog/unsigned-seniors-breaking-through-decision-paralysis

It’s early April, and many senior student-athletes have already made college commitments. However, some unsigned seniors may still be evaluating their options even this late in the game! If you are in this situation, I feel your pain. You might still be considering your options if: You were rec

04/07/2023

April 6 - National Student-Athlete Day honors high school and college student-athletes who have excelled in academics and athletics while demonstrating leadership and community service. With over 8 million high school student-athletes and more than 500,000 college student-athletes across the U.S., this day celebrates their commitment to balancing academic excellence and physical activity while encouraging young people to become well-rounded individuals who can make valuable contributions to society.

April 6 - National Student-Athlete Day honors high school and college student-athletes who have excelled in academics and athletics while demonstrating leadership and community service. With over 8 million high school student-athletes and more than 500,000 college student-athletes across the U.S.,

04/04/2023

We enjoyed visiting the University of Maryland today!

03/10/2023

https://www.thestudentathleteadvisors.com/blog/support-for-student-athletes-who-learn-differently

As a college counselor who specializes in advising college-bound student-athletes, I’ve worked with a fair number of students with diagnosed learning differences (LD).

In this blog post, we've pulled together some amazing resources to support student-athletes who think differently.

A special thank you to:
Elizabeth Pyle, MEd
Brandon Slade
Jan Kerchner, MBA, CEP
Janice Royal
Susan Stout

https://lnkd.in/gRMfPzue

As a college counselor who specializes in advising college-bound student-athletes, I’ve worked with a fair number of students with diagnosed learning differences (LD). As your family begins the recruiting process and researching colleges, don’t underestimate the importance of continuing your LD ...

03/07/2023

Exposing a diagnosed learning difference to a college coach during the recruiting process can be a terrifying thought. What if the coach won’t want to recruit me? What will happen when he sees my transcript? What should I say if he asks about my test scores? What if I look weak? Will he withdraw his scholarship offer?

https://lnkd.in/gNtvQZja

Exposing a diagnosed learning difference to a college coach during the recruiting process can be a terrifying thought. What if the coach won’t want to recruit me? What will happen when he sees my transcript? What should I say if he asks about my test scores? What if I look weak? Will he withdraw h...

02/10/2023

https://www.thestudentathleteadvisors.com/blog/division-iii-how-to-play-the-merit-aid-game

If you think NCAA Division III schools might be a good athletic, academic, and social fit for your student-athlete but you fear not being able to earn an athletic scholarship will make a Division III school unaffordable, make sure you understand how to play the merit aid game. According to the

01/09/2023

Not all colleges offer Early Decision 2 policies. But some schools do. We've got the complete list of Early Decision 2 schools for 2022-2023.

01/09/2023

https://www.ivycoach.com/the-ivy-coach-blog/early-decision-early-action/the-2023-complete-list-of-early-decision-2-schools/

For those seniors who didn't get their first-choice Early Decision admission...Early Decision Round 2 is still an option!

Not all colleges offer Early Decision 2 policies. But some schools do. We've got the complete list of Early Decision 2 schools for 2022-2023.