What questions should I ask my university representative?

Questions to ask College and University Representatives

How will the university / college / program help you get to your goals?
Whether the school can take care of your needs – financing and other resources.
What will you need to make it to the program?

What are some good college Questions?

Personal Questions

What’s your favorite class and why?
What’s it like to study in your major?
How helpful did you find your freshman year advisor?
What do you wish you had known going into freshman year?
What do you wish you had asked on a campus tour when you were in my place?
What’s a typical weekday like for you?

What are good questions to ask an admissions counselor?

The 16 Best Questions to Ask a College Admissions Counselor

How can I make my application stand out?
Do you think this school is a good fit for me?
What is the average class size?
Who would be teaching my classes?
What’s the average amount of financial aid students receive?

How do I talk to an admissions officer?

Here’s the gist of what you should include in an email to an admission officer:

A simple formal email starts with “Dear First Name,” often followed by a greeting such as “I hope you’re well.”
You should get to your point pretty quickly, explaining why you’re emailing and how they might know you.

What questions should you ask college coaches?

Questions to Ask College Coaches on the Phone

Are you recruiting my position?
Do you have a timeline for recruiting my position?
What are you looking for in a player for my position?
Where do I fit on your list of recruits?
What are my opportunities for playing time?
What are your expectations of your players in the summer?

What’s the easiest sport to get a scholarship?

As we said before, lacrosse, ice hockey, and baseball are the easiest men’s sports to get a scholarship in. A good way to measure this is by looking at the percentage of high school athletes that advance to play in college and receive some kind of athletic scholarship.

What should you not say to a college coach?

10 Things You Should Never Say to a College Coach

“Why haven’t you offered me yet?”
Don’t back the coach into a corner, especially if he doesn’t have all the info he needs on you.
“How much scholarship money can you give me?”
“How many decommits have you had?”
“To Whom it May Concern”
“I don’t like my high school coach.”
“I’m sorry for being late.”

What do you talk about with college coaches?

Let the coach know what you really enjoy about your sport. Make them feel your excitement. Ask the coach about the school and the team and about their goals for the team. Ask the coach questions about where they grew up, about their family and what they like about where they live now.

Is it OK to text a college coach?

It is completely OK to text a college coach. Be sure, however, that texting a coach is the appropriate form of contact. By the time you begin texting a coach, you should generally have had prior contact via both email and phone calls.

What do college coaches want to hear?

Many prospective student-athletes have no idea what coaches want to hear, and that’s just fine. College coaches want to hear everything they can about you and your athletic and academic abilities. When meeting with coaches, be sure to use your academic and athletic achievements as a way to start the conversation.

How do you ask a college coach if they are interested in you?

Be yourself and be respectful of the coach’s time. Use a phone call as a time to feel out whether the coach is interested. Secure An Offer Letter: Your end goal in the recruiting process is an offer letter. Being clear that you want to play for a coach will help a coach see that you’re interested in their program.

How do you know if a university is interested in you?

How to Know If a College Coach is Interested in You

No Contact Means No Interest.
If a Coach Gives You Their Personal Contact Info, That is a Great Sign.
Personal Letters or Emails Saying “We Know Who You Are”
Impersonal Letters Inviting You to Camps or to Fill Out a Recruiting Questionnaire.

What questions do college recruiters ask?

In preparation for your next conversation with a coach, here my top 10 questions a college coach might ask and some help with your answers:

“How are your grades?”
“What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player?”
“What sets you apart from other recruits/players?”
“What other colleges are recruiting you?”

What questions should parents ask college coaches?

Here are 10 questions parents should ask college coaches:

What does a day, week or year in the life of one of your student-athletes look like?
What types of on/off campus activities are available to athletes?
What type of academic support do athletes receive?
What are the housing accommodations like?

Should parents talk to college coaches?

College coaches across all sports agree that parents play a significant role in the athletic recruiting process. Parents can (and should) talk to coaches throughout the recruiting process – but they should also know when to speak up, and when to let their child lead the way.

What should I ask a coach?

13 Questions to Ask A College Coach

What are your recruiting needs for my class?
What are the next steps in the recruiting process with your program?
What is your recruiting timeline?
What does a typical day or week look like for a player during the season?
What are the off-season expectations for a player?
What are the values of your program?

What are good questions to ask a college swim coach?

10 First-Time Questions to Ask a College Coach

Does the team have a year-round program?
What’s the team culture like?
What is the team’s goal for the season?
Does the coach personalize training or is it a one-size-fits-all approach?
What is the average GPA of the team?
How long have you coached here for?
How recent are the fastest times on the top 10 list?

What do college coaches look for in swimmers?

College coaches look for recruits who are goal-oriented and passionate about swimming. Passion is often what drives a strong work ethic and this is exhibited through determination, drive, and mental toughness.

What to say to a coach when you want to be recruited?

The recruit should mention any personal connections they have to the program and what attracted them to the school or program. Explain why the recruit is a good fit for his program. Coaches want to know how a recruit can contribute to the team’s growth and success. Answer the coach’s questions fully and clearly.

How do college coaches recruit?

Coaches are going to camps, showcases and tournaments to watch a large number of recruits at one time. Then, they’ll send out recruiting questionnaires or initial information to a large group of athletes.

What should I ask a coach on an unofficial visit?

Questions to ask the coach during your unofficial visit

What are the athletic and academic requirements?
What kind of academic support does the athletic program offer?
What commitments do you expect from athletes in the off-season or during holidays?
What is your coaching and training style?

What is the difference between an official and unofficial visit?

Official visits are any trips to college campuses by a prospective student-athlete that’s paid for by the college they’re visiting. Unofficial visits are completely paid for by the prospective student-athlete or their family.

Do parents go on unofficial visits?

Parents can go on unofficial visits, and it can be beneficial for you to visit campus in person. Parents often play a significant role during the decision process once student-athletes receive a scholarship offer. Your child can coordinate with the coach to find the best weekend to meet with the coach and tour campus.

Does an official visit mean an offer?

An official visit isn’t exactly a guarantee that you’ll get an offer, but it is a good sign. Going on an official visit gives you a chance to evaluate the school and program. For coaches, official visits are check-ins to see what you’re thinking and how you interact with their team.

What do you wear to an official visit?

For men, bring a collared shirt with nice jeans or khakis. For women, a skirt, dress, nice slacks or jeans are acceptable. Avoid wearing sweatshirts, sweatpants, hats, flip flops and ripped jeans. Bring athletic clothes and shoes in case you get invited to work out with the team.

Is Junior Day an official visit?

A Junior Day is similar to “unofficial visits” in that the recruit and parent(s) have to pay their own way. They get to visit the campus, coaching staffs, and even possibly the academic advisers. The coaches will typically hold their Junior Days around spring football or when there is a home basketball game to attend.

What to say when a coach offers you?

When a coach gives an offer, make sure you thank them for the opportunity, and let them know you are interested in their program. It’s perfectly acceptable to tell the coach that you need some time to think it over, and ask them when they need your response.

Can you negotiate a scholarship?

Regardless of your exact approach, there is absolutely no downside to attempting to negotiate your scholarship offer. A college will not rescind your acceptance or take away money they’ve already awarded you because you decided to ask for more.

How do you tell a college coach you aren’t interested?

To politely decline a coach, you should send them an email or give them a call and be honest about why you are declining as well as show respect and gratitude for their offer.

How can I negotiate a better scholarship?

Introduce the threat (as politely as possible) that you may attend elsewhere. If you have better offers from other colleges, include copies of those scholarship offers. Rather than demanding a college match another school’s price, a request to help “bridge the cost gap” may get you further.