What Do College Softball Coaches Want-2015?

coach making notes for college softball recruitingThree years ago I looked up the college softball recruiting questionnaires for the then top 12 rated D1 softball programs in the country. The idea was to see what college coaches wanted, or at least appeared to, based on the information they asked from their prospects. This could help players make sure their athletic resumes covered all the important points. And it revealed some interesting tidbits about the schools. So I thought it was time to revisit the topic and see what, if anything, in college softball recruiting has changed.

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Resources for Finding New Hampshire Colleges

Where to Start Looking for New Hampshire Colleges

Highway Sign for New Hampshire collegesThe New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) is the place to start looking for New Hampshire colleges. NHHEAF sponsors the Center for College Planning in Concord where students can use the library to search for information on colleges. The center provides students with free help in filling out the FAFSA and navigating the college application process. NHHEAF also sponsors an annual free college convention, Destination College, for high school juniors and parents and includes a college fair and college planning workshops.

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How to Find Merit Scholarships: Follow the Money, Part 3

A wooden treasure chest is slightly open with a bright, golden light emanating from inside, casting a glow around the chest, much like the excitement one feels when they find merit scholarships.

Treasure Chest for merit aidIn Part Two of How to Find Merit Scholarships, I said that you need to look at the numbers on institutional aid and non-federal loans to get an idea of which schools are more likely to give out merit money. Now we’ll look at some examples to see how it works.

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I need some help

ShareTweetFlipEmailPin0 SharesI have to admit, I like working by myself and taking care of the different things that come up when you’re a “solopreneur.” But while I know I can generally figure out things for myself, sometimes it’s better to have others do specific jobs because that’s their expertise. Right now I’m having hosting a … Read more

What the Super Bowl Can Tell Us About College Rankings

football on a fieldIn case you haven’t heard, the Super Bowl is this coming Sunday. Sometime during the ridiculously overdone coverage, viewers will see the starters from each team announcing their alma maters. And this has got me thinking. Here you have the two best teams in a championship game based on wins and losses with rosters of players from colleges ranked on wins and losses. Maybe, just maybe, the Super Bowl has something to teach us about rankings including US News College Rankings.

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