Winning the College Admissions & Recruitment Game: How Student-Athletes Can Secure Their Spot on the Team and in the Classroom
College sports is a multi-billion dollar industry that secures significant revenue per recruiting class. Since athletic talent generates a substantial amount of revenue through ticket sales, broadcasting rights, sponsorships, merchandising, and donations, athletic recruitment services are becoming a requirement for student-athletes. Student-athletes are not only vying for a limited amount of roster spots, they are also competing amongst a student population with high academic achievements.
Recent NCAA data publicized that there are roughly 8 million student-athletes participating in high school athletics across the country; only 6% of those athletes will compete in an NCAA school, and less than 2% of those high school athletes will play at a Division 1 college. Investigating that data further, according to Forbes, of the 1,700 available seats for incoming freshmen, Brown University reserves 225 spots for athletes to cover their 34 sports. So, how do student-athletes who are skilled athletically and academically compete in such competitive waters?
Navigating the competitive athletic recruiting journey and the college admissions process can be an overwhelming experience for student-athletes and their families. The high-stakes environment of vying for potential scholarships and limited collegiate-level roster spots leaves athletes in a frenzy for information, support, and reassurance. Athletic recruiting services and athletic consultant support have become a requirement and a million-dollar industry. According to Forbes, athletic recruiting services can cost a student-athlete between $2,500 to $10,000 annually, but those costs only focus on athletic recruitment, not the academic admissions process. Regardless of athletic talent, student-athletes must meet an institution’s GPA and test score requirements for admissions. This is where athletic recruiting support and college admissions consulting come into play, offering invaluable assistance and guidance.
Athletic recruiting support provides a structured approach to the recruiting process. It assists student-athletes in understanding the landscape, identifying suitable colleges, and creating a compelling athletic profile. CBCR offers personalized strategies to enhance visibility, tailored communication plans for reaching out to coaches, and academic guidance to fit a prospective college’s requirements. CBCR’s targeted approach significantly increases the chances of getting noticed by college coaches and securing a spot on a team.
CBCR consultants provide support throughout the college admissions journey, covering SAT/ACT prep and the development of impactful personal statements, resumes, and supplemental essays, offering a complete range of services for student-athletes. Beyond assisting families with the admissions process, we also help students manage application requirements, scholarship searches, and deadlines. CBCR’s holistic support ensures that student-athletes are athletically prepared and academically competitive.
The combination of athletic recruiting support and college admissions consulting offers a comprehensive pathway to success, alleviating the stress of the process. CBCR consultants allow student-athletes to focus on their performance in and out of the classroom, knowing that we will help them through the complexities of recruitment and admissions. Our personalized support and expert guidance can open doors for student-athletes, helping them achieve their dreams.
Seek recruitent guidance from experts who understand the college admissions game, and you, too, will be #CollegeBoundCareerReady.
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Jennifer L. Spalik
February 15, 2025
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