| Introduction |  |
| Why the recruiting & college process is difficult | 1 |
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| Chapter 1 – Researching & Visiting Schools | |
| Thinking college. When to Start, How to Start | 12 |
| How College is Changing | 17 |
| Parent-Child Conflicts | 18 |
| Getting the Most out of Your School Visits | 21 |
| What you can Learn by Going to a College Game | 29 |
| Public schools vs. Private Schools | 30 |
| Big schools vs. Small Schools | 33 |
| Tuition: In-State vs. Out-of-State. | 35 |
| Matching your Academic Goals | 36 |
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| Chapter 2 – College Applications | |
| Your College Application | 39 |
| The Application Checklist | 46 |
| Reach Schools, Target Schools, Safety Schools | 49 |
| Admission Statistics | 53 |
| Early Decision, Rolling Admission, Instant Admission | 57 |
| Waitlists and Deferrals | 63 |
| Recommendations | 65 |
| The Common Application | 68 |
| Private College Counselors | 70 |
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| Chapter 3 – Financial Aid | |
| Financial Aid Myths | 72 |
| Financial Aid Basics | 75 |
| Financial Aid Q & A | 78 |
| The Tools of Financial Aid | 80 |
| Saving for College | 84 |
| Non-Athletic Scholarships | 87 |
| Merit Scholarships | 89 |
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| Chapter 4 – Other High School and College Options | |
| Prep School | 92 |
| Post-Graduate School | 94 |
| Junior College | 96 |
| NAIA | 99 |
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| Chapter 5 – Recruiting Section | |
| College Recruiting Introduction | 102 |
| Common Mistakes by Parents and Students | 104 |
| Myths and Realities of Recruiting | 107 |
| Why you may not be "Discovered" | 110 |
| Evaluating your High School Coach | 112 |
| Getting Everyone on the Same Page | 115 |
| How Athletic Scholarships Work | 116 |
| Walking on to a Team | 124 |
| Rating your Athletic Ability | 126 |
| Evaluating College Athletic Programs | 129 |
| Evaluating Coaches | 135 |
| Roster Reading | 139 |
| Division 3 Schools | 140 |
| State School Recruiting | 144 |
| State, Regional, and National Tournaments | 146 |
| How Coaches Find Potential Recruits | 147 |
| What Coaches Look For | 151 |
| Official Visits | 154 |
| Unofficial Visits | 157 |
| Meeting with Coaches: Questions to Ask | 159 |
| Coaches Honesty | 162 |
| Red-shirting | 165 |
| Graduation Rates | 166 |
| What Blue-Chip Athletes Should Consider | 169 |
| Coaches Assistance in Acceptance | 170 |
| How Do Ivy League Schools Recruit | 172 |
| Tournaments and Eligibility | 174 |
RECRUITING TOOLS | |
| Recruiting Surveys | 175 |
| Making a Recruiting Video | 177 |
| Corresponding with Coaches | 181 |
| Athletic Resume Writing | 183 |
| College Coaches Contacting You | 187 |
| In-home Visits | 192 |
| Moving the Process Forward | 192 |
| Showcases | 195 |
| Recruiting Services | 198 |
| Chapter Summary | 201 |
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| Chapter 6 – Life as a college athlete | |
| What College is All About | 205 |
| College Classes | 206 |
| Relationship Building with College Professors | 209 |
| A Day in the Life of a Student-Athlete | 211 |
| Hazing | 215 |
| Expectations & Things You May not Expect | 218 |
| Why College Athletes Fail | 221 |
| Surviving Your First Month of College | 223 |
| Evaluating your First Year | 225 |
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| Chapter 7 – Athletic Camps | |
| Why you should Attend Athletic Camps | 227 |
| How to Choose an Athletic Camp | 231 |
| Alternatives to Sports Camps | 233 |
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