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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Recruiting 101: Preparing in Advance - Reprinted from Inside Lacrosse

One of the most effective approaches you can take when preparing for the recruiting process is to make a time line.  So many tasks are on the plate of recruited athletes that something important could be missed if a calendar of deadlines is not predetermined.

Below are some factors to be considered when creating a time line.

 
1. Standardized test score release dates.
 
2. High school transcript release dates.
 
3. If and when your high school releases class rank.
 
4. Application due dates for the colleges and universities you are considering. Be sure to make the distinction between Early Decision and Early Action (and Early Decision 2 dates, if applicable.)  If your son or daughter is not planning to apply early, coaches at each college should be asked when their respective applications should be submitted.
 
5. Have a tentative date set as to when your DVD will be edited and ready for delivery.
 
6. Ask your guidance counselor when students can submit requests for recommendations from teachers. Identify the teachers in advance and let them know that you will be asking for a recommendation.  Teachers are asked for numerous letters of recommendation every year. The sooner a request is made, the sooner the letter will be submitted.
 
7. Determine who in the guidance office will be responsible for submitting OFFICIAL transcripts.
 
8. In addition to the time line, determine in advance if the schools on your list accept the Common Application.  The Common Application is an online application process shared by nearly 350 member schools, and using it eliminates much of the redundancy in filling out multiple applications.  You should take the time to view a common application and familiarize yourself with the type of information that will be needed. The application process can be stressful; starting early will alleviate the stress of gathering information at the last minute.

9.  Also, start the application essays early and determine who will be responsible for helping to edit and review them.  Essays are an integral part of the application.

Avoiding, ignoring , or delaying these details can adversely affect a coach's ability to submit a recruit's application to the athletic liaison. I hope you have found these tips helpful. 


Remember, you need to control the process or it will control you!


Regards, 
 
Ken Miller
 
Coach Miller, DirectorEverest Recruiting Consulting

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