Before
you decide to make your first visit to a college, it's a good idea
to think carefully about the kind of information you are going to
need in order to eventually make your decision. Once you do, you'll
be able to ask the right kinds of questions. The following are some
good ones to get your started.
Ask
the college athletic recruiter (more than likely a coach):
1.
What position do you want me to play, and how many others are you
recruiting for the
same position?
2.
What is your philosophy of offense? Defense? Are you considering any
changes?
3.
Will I be red shirted?
4.
If I need a fifth year, will you finance it?
5.
What happens to my scholarship if I am injured or ineligible?
6.
Whom do I see if I have academic problems?
7.
Are all injuries handled by the school's insurance policy?
8.
If injured, may I use my family doctor? Who determines my fitness
to compete after an injury?
9.
What is expected of players during the off season?
Ask
of the players at the college:
1.
What does your day typically look like? In season? Offseason?
2.
Approximately how many hours do you study?
3.
What, generally, are the attitudes of professors in different fields
of study? In my field of study towards athletes?
4.
How do you like the living arrangements?
5.
Are the coaches or tutors available to help you if you have academic
problems?
Ask
of the nonathletes at the college:
1.
What do you think of the quality of education you are receiving at
this college?
2.
If you had to do it over again, would you choose this college to attend?
Why?
3.
What is the general opinion of athletes on this campus?
Ask
of school officials/admissions officers:
1.
What are the different graduation rates for athletes? In my sport?
2.
About how long does it take someone in my sport to earn a degree from
this college?
3.
What is my eligibility for additional financial aid?
