Considering College for a Star Athlete Venice CA

For some kids, sports are their lifeblood. They love the competition, the physical challenge, the adulation, and the euphoria of winning. For them, the thought of giving that all up just because they're headed off to college is unthinkable, so the ""sports culture"" of schools may be one of their top priorities when they decide where they want to attend. 

Whether they just want to play or they want to pursue an athletic scholarship (or both), simply knowing that your child intends to compete at the college level will help you narrow the field as the college selection process progresses.

Tough choices
Athletic talent can come in handy during application time, as student athletes can reap many benefits in college. Your child might get a break in the admission process and instantly become part of a tight-knit group that gets to travel, meet lots of people, and stay in shape. If your child is a particularly extraordinary athlete, he or she may be able to obtain partial or full scholarships as well.

However, if sports matter when it comes to choosing a school, it may actually complicate things during the process.

Big differences
By the time young athletes reach the college-exploration stage, most realize that there is a big difference between landing a spot on a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I team and landing one on a Division III squad.

Author: Amy Ambler

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