Five Myths of Athletic Recruitment for College Athletes

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I attended a session at the conference of the Independent Educational Consultants Association last week that debunked the five myths of athletic recruiting.
Myth #1: “If I’m being recruited, I will be admitted.”
Myth #2: “Grades don’t matter for a recruited athlete.”
Myth #3: “Only great athletes receive scholarships.”
Myth #4: “There is a perfect college for me.”
Myth #5: “If a coach wants me, he or she will contact me.”
If you believe in any one of these myths, you need some great college advice.
Mark Montgomery
Athletic Advisor and College Consultant

Jared Hobson

Jared serves as President of Great College Advice, where he sets strategic direction for the firm as well as being involved in sales & marketing and college consulting. Jared has an MBA from Cornell University, where he served on its Student Admissions Committee. His consulting philosophy emphasizes personalized attention to help identify the right college fit for each student.

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Five Myths of Athletic Recruitment for College Athletes

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