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BOOK HOMEPAGE | SYNOPSIS | TABLE OF CONTENTS | INDEX | AUTHORS BACK COVER | ORDERING | WHO CAN BENEFIT | COMMON QUESTIONS | EXCERPTS | TESTIMONIALS TABLE OF CONTENTS The Making of a Student-Athlete is a comprehensive 255 page (fourth edition) guide on the college selection and athletic recruiting process. There are 8 individual chapters encompassing over 90 individual topics all geared to educate and prepare parents and students for their athletic recruiting process. Coaches and parents are calling The Making of a Student-Athlete the best recruiting resource they have found! - Testimonials Introduction Why the recruiting & college process is difficult 1 Chapter 1 – Researching & Visiting Schools Thinking college. When to Start, How to Start 11 How College is Changing 16 Parent's Role 17 Getting the Most out of Your School Visits 19 What you can Learn by Going to a College Game 27 Public schools vs. Private Schools 28 Big schools vs. Small Schools 30 Tuition: In-State vs. Out-of-State. 32 Matching your Academic Goals 34 Chapter 2 – College Applications Your College Application 36 The Application Checklist 42 Reach Schools, Target Schools, Safety Schools 45 Admission Statistics 49 Early Decision, Rolling Admission, Instant Admission 53 Waitlists and Deferrals 59 Recommendations 61 The Common Application 64 Chapter 3 – Financial Aid Financial Aid Myths 66 Financial Aid Basics 69 Financial Aid Q & A 72 The Tools of Financial Aid 74 Saving for College 78 Choosing the Right 529 Plan 80 Non-Athletic Scholarships 82 Merit Scholarships 84 Chapter 4 – Other High School and College Options Prep School 86 Post-Graduate School 88 Junior College 90 NAIA 93 Chapter 5 – Recruiting Section College Recruiting Introduction 96 Common Mistakes by Parents and Students 97 Myths and Realities of Recruiting 101 Why you may not be "Discovered" 104 Evaluating your High School Coach 106 Getting Everyone on the Same Page 108 How Athletic Scholarships Work 109 Walking on to a Team 117 Rating your Athletic Ability 119 Evaluating College Athletic Programs 122 Evaluating Coaches 128 Evaluating College Rosters 130 Division 3 Schools 133 State School Recruiting 137 State, Regional, and National Tournaments 139 How Coaches Find Potential Recruits 141 What Coaches Look For 145 Official Visits 148 Unofficial Visits 151 Meeting with Coaches: Questions to Ask 152 Coaches Honesty 155 Red-shirting 158 Graduation Rates 160 What Blue-Chip Athletes Should Consider 161 Coaches Assistance in Acceptance 163 Ivy League Recruiting 164 Tournaments and Eligibility 167 RECRUITING TOOLS Recruiting Surveys 168 Making a Recruiting Video 169 Corresponding with Coaches 173 Athletic Resume Writing 175 College Coaches Contacting You 179 In-home Visits 184 Moving the Process Forward 185 Showcases 187 Recruiting Services 191 Chapter Summary 192 Chapter 6 – Life as a college athlete What College is All About 197 College Classes 198 Relationship Building with College Professors 201 A Day in the Life of a Student-Athlete 203 Expectations & Things You May not Expect 206 Why College Athletes Fail 208 Surviving Your First Month of College 210 Evaluating your First Year 212 Chapter 7 – Athletic Camps Why you should Attend Athletic Camps 214 How to Choose an Athletic Camp 218 Alternatives to Sports Camps 220 Chapter 8 – Recruiting Rules and Guidelines Who is the NCAA 222 Recruiting Contact Rules 224 Eligibility & Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse 230 National Letter of Intent 233 Transferring 238 Conclusion 240

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