College Search
Verbal Commitment: What it Means for You
As a recruiting adviser, I am asked many questions about the college quest, and lately, concerns about verbal commitments seem to top the list. Below are some insights on this [...]
Five Ways You Can Create Recruiting Success
So your top college hasn’t come knocking on your door. That doesn’t mean you’re doomed never to enter its hallowed halls. Prospective student-athletes can wire themselves for success to maximize [...]
Why Planning is Necessary for Recruiting Success
Today’s college athletic climate is much different than it was 20 years ago. Coaches are under tremendous pressure to achieve two important goals: winning games and raising money. One directly [...]
Vanderbilt’s Admission Essay Tips
College application essay topics depend on the school. John Gaines, director of admissions at Vanderbilt University, recommends relating the topic to yourself, your college search process and where you’re applying. [...]