Today we are excited to sit down with a father of a Big Ten football player, we discuss their recruiting process as well as lessons learned from being a Preferred Walk-On (PWO) student athlete. When did the recruiting process start for Nate Schoenle? Dad: For my son Nate, it wasn’t until after his junior football season that he really started thinking about … [Read more...]
Big 10 Champion helps daughter through recruiting process.
We had a chance to sit down with Mary Armstong, a former Big Ten Champion, All American and George Alderston Athlete of the Year. Mary’s daughter, Cathryn just finished her athletic career at MSU, where both her parents competed on the women’s and men’s swim teams. From this interview you’ll see Cathryn’s parents provided insights to the … [Read more...]
Choosing the right college
Conversation with 25 year high school coach Scholarpreps sat down with Bob Chiesa, Bob has coached high school football for more than 25 years with some of the top programs in the metro Detroit area. What should be considered when selecting the right college We’ve heard a lot of parents say things like, “if they can’t play at a certain level or at this specific type … [Read more...]
High School Freshman Student Athlete To-Do-List
It’s your freshman year in high school and you loving playing sports, you’d like to continue playing in college. So the question is, what should you be doing to position yourself for a playing at the next level? Below is list of items you need to keep in mind to reach your goals: Register for the NCAA Clearinghouse - In an article we published a few years back, we … [Read more...]
Stanford’s Undergraduate Admission Process
Overview As we review applications, several ideas guide our holistic evaluation including the central hallmarks of academic excellence, intellectual vitality and personal context. Academic Excellence The primary criterion for admission to Stanford is academic excellence. We look for your preparation and potential to succeed. We expect you to challenge yourself throughout … [Read more...]