College Recruiting
Which Football Division Is Right For You?
The football recruiting pool is crowded, but you may have more choices than you think. While the 5-star, top-ranked recruits get all the media attention on signing day, the majority [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until Your Junior Year of High School to Get Serious About College Sports
One of the most significant advantages I had when it came to NCAA recruiting was having parents who were forward-thinking. I have a brother who's three years older than me, [...]
What You Should Know About Walk-Ons
According to NCAA data, 51% of Division I athletes receive some level of financial aid. By extension, that means 49% of DI student-athletes are walk-ons. Though Division II programs have [...]
College Recruiting Simplified
Every prospect has an ideal college experience waiting for him or her. Identifying essential operatives that define your personal goal is half the battle. Self-awareness is an extremely powerful recruiting [...]
How to Fund Your College Experience
It happens. Some of the coaches who contact you through your CaptainU profile may be from colleges you don't like, and you find yourself asking "The...
6 Questions to Ask Before Creating Your College List
Committing to a college that aligns with your goals can be a daunting task when you're first getting started, but it doesn't have to be. With a free...
Create a College Wish List Based on What Matters Most to You
There are a lot of colleges out there, each with its pros and cons. Keep your thoughts straight while you search. Create a list of what matters to...
How to Narrow Down Your College List
It's time to trim that college list. You're a junior or senior bringing that batch of eight or ten schools down to the final choice. Use the tools...
This is the Best Time to Start Your College Recruiting Process
The recruiting timeline is a subject of great confusion. Rumors spread like wildfire, people make uninformed decisions, and it often results in...
7 Things to Avoid When Writing a Cover Letter to a College Coach
As we learned in our article how to write a cover letter to a college coach, the very best way to introduce yourself to a coach is with a personalized...