Heading out for our first round of visits

fishymom
Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:52:47 +0000

I am finally getting caught up here at home, so I thought I would post a few more thoughts on our trip. First, we met with coaches from 8 different teams and all of them were very straightforward about what was needed. There were a couple of things said that I am a bit confused about and when the time is right, we will ask for further clarification. And a couple of coaches really went that extra mile, providing lots of great information about the whole recruiting process. My daughter liked all of the schools, but there are definitely a few front runners. And my predications of which schools would get the yay or nay were spot on!

My favorite part of the trip was the down time we spent hanging around the schools and surrounding areas. You can tell alot about a school’s vibe just hanging out. My least favorite part were the tours and info sessions. After the first one, they all sort of blend together, repeating similar information. And I grew quite weary with the rude parents who acted like they were the ones going to college, instead of the kids. If I can offer any advice, I would say skip the info sessions, everything they tell you can be found on the school website. The time is better spent roaming around on your own. More later!