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CTTG Athlete
Academic Consulting
As an educator, mom, and lover of sports, I see the need
to provide parents with the tools to ensure academic success of
their student-athlete. These tools will teach families to utilize their
child’s talents to reach their academic and athletic goals.
ARE YOU A STUDENT?
ARE YOU AN ATHLETE?
or
BALANCEBALANCE THEM BOTH……YOU HAVE TO
STUDENT ATHLETEStudent-athlete [stood-nt*ath-leet] : A high school student who is recruited to attend a particular college to play on, or practice with, one of its athletic teams. Your child becomes a college bound student-athlete the day he or she enters high school, if not sooner. Men’s basketball recruiting begins a student’s seventh-year. - NCAA
STAYING FOCUSED & STUDY HABITS
STAYING FOCUSED & STUDY HABITS
• The balancing act• Creating routines• Communicating with your child’s school• Good habits• Follow-up, Follow-through• Time management
ARE YOU ON THE RIGHT TRACK
I’m a STUDENT
ARE YOU ON THE RIGHT TRACK
• Confidential transcript analysis• Core GPA v. GPA• Are your courses accepted by NCAA• How do you know• Where to go to find out the information• Who do you talk to
ACT/SAT
• Dates• Prep Referral for both• When should your first attempt be• Which is better for you ACT or SAT• What does your school require• What is a successful score
CHOOSING MY SCHOOL
CHOOSING MY SCHOOL
Based as a student:• Major• Minor• Career Goal• Graduation rate• Type of institution– Public– Private
• Academic programs offered• Academic support• Entrance Difficulty I’m a student
CHOOSING MY SCHOOL
Based as an athlete:• Coaching Style• Conference• DI, DII, DII, or Jr.
College• Opportunity to
play• Red Shirting• Number of sports
I’m a student
CHOOSING MY SCHOOL (athletic)CHOOSING MY SCHOOL
Is that possible?
Based as a student:• Major/Minor• Career Goals• Graduation rate• Type of institution– Public– Private
• Academic programs• Academic support• Entrance difficulty
Based as an athlete:• Coaching Style• Conference• DI, DII, DII, or Jr. College• Opportunity to play• Red Shirting• Number of sports
CHOOSING MY SCHOOL
Other Factors• College location• Size• Gender mix• Cost• Freshman satisfaction• Student background
MARKETING TIPS HELP YOURSELF
MARKETING TIPS
• Be realistic • Shoot for the Moon• Various Strategies• Closing the communication gap• Who is responsible• Help yourself• AAU or School Team
I’m a student
SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, &
FINANCIAL AIDE
I’m an ATHLETE
SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, &FINANCIAL AIDE
• What’s what• Who can apply• When to apply• Do I make too much money• What can my child do• Where do I look
I’m a student
Q & A
