Tips For Choosing A School - Part IV

Sports Attributes To Consider
A key aspect of college life for many students is sports, so make sure to consider the
following:

Sports (School and Professional) – What kind of competitive sports does the
school compete in? Division I, Division II, or Division III? What is the athletic feel of
the campus? Can you attend professional games nearby?

Wanna Play Ball? – Varsity athletics are monitored carefully. If you’re an athlete, you’ll
have to meet certain testing and grade standards before you can be a college player.
Coaches use the NCAA Clearinghouse to determine an athlete’s initial eligibility, so
make sure to research this during your college application process. Remember that
while college athletics seem glamorous, and it is flattering to be recruited, playing
varsity college athletics takes a huge commitment from students. You had better
LOVE your sport before you make the decision to participate in college. Of the
many advantages to playing sports in college, an important one is that the coach
and athletic department can provide academic support when you need it. First-year
athletes are often required to appear for a certain number of hours per week at a
“study table;” this ensures the athletes are spending enough time on academics since
the team takes so much of their time.

Rec Facilities – Check out the recreation centers on campus. Do they have workout
facilities, basketball courts, tennis court, etc? Do they offer exercise or yoga classes?
You might as well take advantage of these, as the fees are part of your bill!

Club Sports – Club sports are extremely popular with students. These teams
don’t get the media and fan attention the varsity sports do, but they are often
quite competitive and intense. They get less funding than varsity sports, yet many
students feel they are actually more fun than the college teams.


Intramurals – Most colleges offer intramurals of all types, including flag-football,
soccer, ping-pong, and every other sport or event you can imagine. Intramurals are
often very relaxed and fun, as they just require coming out and having a good time.

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