ACADEMIC/ADMISSIONS
- What are your most popular majors?
- Are there any majors that are most popular with athletes?
- Will my specific major interfere with my athletic schedule?
- What are the admission requirements for an athlete?
- Is there anything I should work on to improve in order to be accepted to your school?
- Does your program have a full-time academic advisor?
- Are there team study halls?
- Do most of your players graduate in four years (graduation % rate in 4 years)?
- Can the application fee be waived for athletes?
- Should I apply online or what would you suggest?
- Do you recommend an admissions interview?
ATHLETIC
- What are the key positions you’re looking to fill in the 20XX incoming class?
- Have I been evaluated by your coaching staff? What’s their feedback?
- How many players are you recruiting at my position?
- What type of player are you looking for at my position?
- What is your recruiting timeline? When would you like your recruiting done for the class of 2013?
- What is your coaching style/philosophy?
- What advantages are there for student-athletes, in comparison to the regular student body?
- How many or what percentage of athletes make your team as a walk-on?
- What type of off-season activities are expected?
- Am I allowed to participate in other sports?
- Do you intend to invite me for an official visit?
- What is the “day in the life” for a team member of your team during the season? During the off-season?
- What goals do you have for you team during the next 4-5 years?
- Are student-athletes allowed to be in a fraternity/sorority?
SCHOLARSHIP
- How many scholarships do you still have available for my Class (of 20XX)?
- Are you considering me for a scholarship?
- What determines if a scholarship is renewed?
- What type of academic scholarships are available? What about other grants and aid?
- Do I have to apply before a scholarship can be offered?
- What happens if I’m injured?
- Will I be eligible to receive more money next year?
COLLEGE LIFE
- Are your players close with each other outside of training and matches?
- Do teammates typically live together?
- What is housing like on campus?
- Do many student-athletes live on campus all four years?
- Is it realistic to work part time, study and play a sport?
- What are the biggest challenges for a student-athlete at your school?
- What type of orientation program is offered for incoming freshmen?
QUESTIONS A COACH MIGHT ASK A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE:
- How are you doing in school?
- What is your favorite subject? Least favorite subject?
- What about our school interests you?
- What are you looking for in a school?
- What other schools are recruiting you?
- Have you visited our campus?
- Do you plan to visit?
- What is your biggest strength as a player?
- What is your biggest weakness as a player?
- What do you want to major in?
- What is your upcoming schedule?