1. “Success is when opportunity and preparation meet.” Unknown

2. The student-athlete must reflect on BOTH their academic AND athletic goals.
Does the college meet your academic goals?
Do you need academic resources and support to accomplish your goals?
Does the college make sense academically- Challenging yet within your reach!
Does the college have the majors, areas of interest, programs, internships, etc. that you are interested in.
Ask yourself key questions to establish your athletic goals.
Do you want to play college sports? Why?
Are you realistic about your ability…how do you know?
How does the college program compare to your current club or high school team?
Is this the right college for you if circumstances were to change athletically? …Did you create a Smart List?
The Journal includes a Self-Reflection section for the student-athlete asking them key questions to identify their athletic and academic goals.

3. The Recruiting Process
“It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.” Lou Holtz
You
The CSA
Process
Academics
Athletics
The Recruiting Process
College Pursuit
Your Coaches
Parents
Teachers

4. “You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” Henry Ford
Begin sophomore year
Get the best grades possible
Take advantage of enrichment and summer programs
Map out your testing calendar…Plan ahead
Maintain a filing system and record your findings in The College Pursuit Journal
Create a preliminary curriculum plan and meet with counselor
Get involved in your school and local community
Maintain family communication about CSA expectations and limitations
Communicate your goals with your coaches, teachers and parents
You can comment that when I discuss CP I will give the families additional information and options on how to start early without it feeling like a full time job!
Tina will talk about specific College Pursuit organizational tools.

5. Why do “they” like you? YOU manage pressure YOU ignite school spirit
YOU work well with others
YOU can multi-task
YOU are dependable
YOU care about others
YOU are insightful
Darryl Jones from Gettysburg
In pressure-filled situation bc of sports
Athletics brings students together
Member of a team

6. College Pursuit is excited to join your team and help you reach your goals!
Parents
College
Pursuit
CRUSA

7. Overview of College Pursuit
Private counseling
One-to-one counseling tailored to your individual needs and interests.
Assistance with any or all of the CSA tasks and requirements with a College Pursuit network counselor.
Student Workshop
Group instruction and guidance to educate students and parents on the CSA process.
Workshops are designed to help students, through “reality based learning”, accomplish many of the CSA tasks and requirements.
The College Pursuit Journal
An interactive workbook that guides students throughout the CSA process.
An organizational tool to document student’s research and findings.
A tool for identifying and analyzing college requirements to identify “best match” colleges.
Contains “Best Practices” and tips for students to consider throughout the CSA process.
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