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Do not rely on a hope of receiving an athletic scholarship. In Division 1, 57% of athletes receive some financial aid but most of these are small amounts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2046d281eea2785ff416d/1605489262499-YCYJTLVTCZHN2MT6OP2U/socialfit.jpg Athletics - Social Fit For a college to be a good fit socially, you will want to consider factors related to the campus environment and the student body. For example: Size: Do you prefer lecture style classes or small discussion type classes? Do you want to have easy access to professors? Are you a participant learner or do you like to be anonymous in class? Location: Take into consideration how close or far from home you want to be. Also think about the campus and its surroundings. Do I prefer the excitement of being in or near a city? Do I prefer the quiet of a small rural town? Or somewhere in between? Student Body: What types of students do I want to be around? Do I want Greek life? Lots of school spirit? Lots of arts activities? A focus on social justice? Diversity: Beyond ethnic and racial diversity, do I want a college that values diversity of thought? An emphasis on religious life? A homogenous community or a varied mix of backgrounds? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2046d281eea2785ff416d/1605394915412-PDAD4PMTNK8830IZ1TDY/Womens_1500_m_heats_London_2012-636x424.jpg Athletics - Athletic Fit When visiting campuses and meeting with coaches ask questions such as: what are the graduation rates for athletes in my sport? What is your coaching philosophy and style? How much playing time am I likely to get? What are the team time demands? Do you know which college athletic association might be the best fit for you? There are three associations: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA). The Broken Leg Test Use this question as another way to determine whether a college is a good fit for you: If you broke your leg and could not play your sport would you still be happy at this college? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2046d281eea2785ff416d/1605489456496-CF6OP1M2H2M7RZSB0ZYR/academicfit.jpg Athletics - Academic Fit For a college to be a good fit academically, your GPA and standardized test scores fall within the median 25-75% range of accepted students. Coaches will look carefully at your grades and test scores. They will have their own opinion as to whether or not you are a good academic fit for their college. Coaches do not want to have to manage athletes who don’t keep up with their studies. Ask questions such as: What is the academic environment at this college? Do I want an environment that leans more toward intellectual/scholarly or more toward a good academic/social balance? What are the academic offerings? Do they offer the majors I might be interested in studying? Is the curriculum generally pure liberal arts or more pre-professional? What academic supports are available?. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2046d281eea2785ff416d/1605487217071-0TBUBU9V4UITOCB3VP1A/244px-NCAA_logo.png Athletics - NCAA 1,098 colleges and universities. All are 4-year institutions of varying sizes. 102 athletic conferences 480,000 student athletes. Three divisions: I, II, & III 24 sports (24 mens, 24 womens) Member colleges are all over the US. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2046d281eea2785ff416d/1605486257539-QXHMLVMPPNBFZCMI5QJT/NAIA_FullName_logo_300dpi_RGB.png Athletics - NAIA 250 colleges. All are 4-year institutions. Most are small, less selective colleges. 21 athletic conferences. 77,000 student athletes. Two divisions: I and II. 22 sports (15 mens, 17 womens) Most colleges are in the midwest and southeast US. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2046d281eea2785ff416d/1605486138901-XXF3QGAR270WFEHV0T0F/njcaa.png Athletics - NJCAA 525 member colleges. All are 2-year institutions (Junior and Community Colleges). 60,000 student athletes. Three divisions: I, II, & III 16 sports (13 mens, 10 womens) After graduation, students go on to transfer to 4-year institutions. https://concordcollege.consulting/about daily 0.75 2025-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2046d281eea2785ff416d/1622311027495-6MN023ZXCJI41BUCFKG4/Thompson_Marianne+copy.jpg About - Who We Are Concord College Consulting (CCC) is an independent educational consulting firm located in Concord, Massachusetts. CCC’s mission is to guide a select number of students and families through the entire college planning, search, application and selection process. Marianne M. Thompson, CCC’s founder, holds a bachelor's degree in education and mathematics from Boston College and a Masters degree in education from Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Marianne also holds a Certificate in College Counseling from University of California-Los Angeles. Her prior professional experience is all in the field of education, as a teacher and curriculum developer. Marianne’s experience as a math teacher grounds her knowledge of child development, cognitive development and learning styles. Her experience as a curriculum developer for the K-12 market provided the background needed to develop a college counseling curriculum that educates and engages clients in the complex process of college admissions. Marianne’s experience as an Ivy League admissions interviewer provides insights from the college admissions office perspective. Marianne is committed to the highest ethical standards of independent educational consultants and the professional college admissions community. She will stay informed of changes and trends in the college admissions landscape and the college counseling profession by visiting college campuses, attending professional conferences, reading professional publications, and collaborating with colleagues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2046d281eea2785ff416d/1622321146674-1A6JWRT9X1NR2OVBLBGO/IMG_1514.PNG About - CCC’s process is highly structured... You and your parents will know what to expect every step of the way. We utilize a state-of-the-art online platform to help you stay on track, on time, and on your parent’s good side! This allows sufficient time to complete each step and your parents to monitor progress, thereby alleviating stress for you and your family. Our program will enable you to identify optimal college search criteria, conduct an organized and focused college search, successfully complete the application process and achieve your individual goals for college and beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa2046d281eea2785ff416d/1622321169067-Z9KO97BKFWFAZK3XDJCU/IMG_1512.PNG About - And we’re here when you need us... College admissions can be stressful at times, but our boutique approach is designed to help you through the tough moments! Unlike many counselors who may limit communications, CCC values consistent communication and is available via all modes of communication. 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