Overall, it was extremely helpful to have a knowledgeable person guide us through this potentially stressful time. Thank you Sue!
Lauren C. – Mother of University of California Berkeley StudentStudent-Athlete Package
The competition for athletic scholarships and athletic support in college admissions is overwhelming. As a former college athlete and the parent of two student-athletes, Sue Hansen has firsthand knowledge about the college athletic experience. Over the years she has successfully guided numerous students through the recruiting process who have gone on to obtain athletic scholarships and/or an advantage in admissions as a result of their sports skills and ability.
Student-athletes can choose either a detailed and extensive Comprehensive Package or a smaller TWO session planning package. After a thorough evaluation of the high school athletic resume and completion of the Hansen College Strategies College Planning Questionnaire the following services will be included in the STUDENT-ATHLETE PACKAGE:
- Recruiting terminology – college athletic recruiting has its own language and we will provide a glossary of basic terms
- Athletic scholarships – how to market and position yourself
- Ivy League – navigating the athletic recruitment process at the Ivies and other highly selective schools
- Division III athletic recruitment – its “own world” and how it works
- NCAA rules and regulations – these change from year-to-year and we will keep you up to date
- Financial Aid – consultation and advisement for obtaining aid at colleges that do not offer athletic scholarships
- Walk On – guidance on how to become a “recruited walk-on”
- Academic advising – understanding the academic credentials to be deemed “NCAA eligible” as well as information about the academic standards that the Ivy League and other selective schools expect of potential student-athletes.
- Resume – development and design of the athletic resume
- Recruiting tools – strategies for the most effective utilization of recruiting websites, performance videos, camps, and showcases
- Contacting coaches – Understanding communication tools, i.e., email, phone calls, and text messaging. How to use these tools most effectively and what is permissible under NCAA rules.
- Campus visits – when to schedule both “official” and “unofficial” meetings
- Scholarship and “athletic admission offer” – how to make the final choice