Why do I need a
consulting agency like Turn 2?
Unlike a high school coach,
Turn 2 has experienced consultants qualified to handle every aspect
of the college recruiting process. Can you choose a college alone…sure.
But we guarantee you will make a much more informed & educated
decision with our help. With the cost of a college education so high, &
NCAA statistics revealing a 63% student-athlete graduation rate & 40%
transfer rate, you can’t afford not to use us!
Can you contact a
college coach on my behalf?
No, NCAA regulations do not
permit “agents” or paid consultants to call college coaches on behalf of
prospects. It is illegal and jeopardizes your college
eligibility.
When should I start
looking at colleges & start the recruiting process?
You should begin thinking about college when you become a prospect in the
eyes of the NCAA, and that’s in 9th grade. A basic foundation
of knowledge & understanding is essential for anyone considering advancing
their education & athletic career to the collegiate level. Just know that
the sooner you can get on a coach’s radar screen, the better.
Turn 2
teaches you how to do this. Obviously, you must first have the skill level
& attributes a coach demands. College visits should begin early in your
junior year. The key is to give yourself plenty of time to make a decision.
How do I know a
coach is really interested in recruiting me?
You will know if a coach is
interested in recruiting you if they call you, invite you to their school,
and
verbally
express an interest in having you on the team. Recruiting letters
alone mean little or nothing if no follow-up occurs. Just because you
get one form letter from a coach doesn’t mean they are recruiting you.
What do I do first
and when?
You hire Turn 2
and we walk you through the process step by step….there is a lot to know and
we give you the tools to get noticed by college coaches….and yes, coaches
want to hear directly from you and not a college recruiting service
or your high school coach.
How important are my
grades?
Grades are the most important part of the recruiting process. Simply put,
the better they are, the more opportunities you will have. Coaches do not
want to take chances on an academically weak student – if they can’t count
on you being academically eligible in college, they will not take the chance
or waste their time on recruiting you.
What if I can’t get
admitted to my schools of choice?
It is very possible that some colleges may be academically out of reach for
you; therefore, you need to have some safety schools on your list. We help
determine the right school for you academically, athletically, financially,
& socially. Our personal assessment survey and database of thousands of
colleges will help narrow down your choices.
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How difficult is it
to earn a sports scholarship?
It is difficult and competitive to earn an athletics scholarship…they are
for those who work extremely hard and do the right things along the way.
Scholarships come in many forms too: they can be for a fixed dollar
amount; just tuition; just a % of tuition; just books; just room & board; a
combination of those mentioned, or a “full-ride” {encompassing everything}.
How many schools
should I target?
You want to have choices, so a safe range of schools to actively apply
to is 5-10. Remember, application fees can rack up, so you only want
to seriously apply to those institutions that are interested in you and are
within your academic admissions range.
Can you help
determine if I’m best suited for Division I, II, or III?
Yes, we can assess your athletics skills and give you a good idea of what
Division{s} will best suit your style of play - but remember many other
considerations should be factored into what school/division is right for
you. Turn 2 will help you determine that.
Will a coach recruit
me without seeing me play?
Not likely…a coach wants to see you play in person at least one time, if not
more, to make an accurate assessment of your skills. A skills or highlight
tape only shows what you want a coach to see – it is usually not enough for
a coach to make a final decision.
Can I play 2 sports
in college?
It is rare that an athlete plays two sports in college, but not impossible.
Depending at what level you play at, your sport commitment may be the entire
academic year, and then some. If you have aspirations to play 2 sports
{including intramurals or recreational sports}, you should check first with
the coach. It may not be an option.
At what point must I determine my
major?
Every institution may have different rules, but generally the NCAA does not
make you declare a major until the first day of your junior year in college.
If I get a
scholarship, can I still qualify for financial aid?
Perhaps, it depends on what division you play at, what sport you play, how
much scholarship money you are awarded, and the financial aid packaging
structure at each institution. Check with the coach and/or financial aid
office of each school.
Does a scholarship
include room & board, books, & fees?
It depends, check with the coach to determine exactly what your scholarship
includes. Is it based on a percentage of tuition or a fixed amount, does it
include summer classes, does it include a 5th year if necessary,
will it increase with tuition hikes? Remember too, NCAA athletic
scholarships are one year renewable only…ask under what circumstances your
scholarship would not be renewed.
Can my scholarship
ever be taken away?
Absolutely…check with the coach to
determine under what circumstances a scholarship could be revoked. Ask
for a copy of team rules, the student-athlete handbook, the college student
handbook, and know the code of conduct policy for each & every institution
you are interested in.
Is it better to take
the SAT or the ACT?
It depends on the college that you are applying to…check to see which one is
required. If it doesn’t matter, our suggestion would be to take both. The
SAT is more popular and more widely used by college admission offices on the
East Coast but feedback from high school student-athletes indicates that the
ACT is a little easier. The ACT focuses more on the mastery of high school
course content than the SAT. The SAT tends to work slightly more
like an IQ test than does the ACT. The subject matter is no more advanced,
but math is trickier & grammar concepts are harder to pin down. So
generally, good test-takers do better on the SAT while good students do
better on the ACT {About.com: College Admissions}
Because you can’t afford to make
the wrong
choice about your college career!