FAQs

The SAT and ACT are standardised tests. Both are mainly multiple choice tests. All prospective university students must take one or the other, and student athletes must meet minimum scores as required by the NCAA. However, your scores are important for scholarship money, so you want to do as well as you can! Most international students take the SAT which has sections based on maths, reading, and writing. It is offered on certain dates throughout the year. You can learn more about the SAT on www.collegeboard.org, but we will talk you through registering for the test. We advise you take practice tests and, if needed, seek tutoring to prepare for the SAT. We have experienced tutors available to help you succeed on the SAT.

Here is a list of potential costs throughout the process:

• SAT Exam – $90
• NCAA Registration – $125
• WES Evaluation – $100 approx
• Medical Insurance – $200-$400 approx
• VISA and Sevis Fee – $360 Total
• Flights

To play in the NCAA an athlete must be considered an amateur. An online process determines amateur status. Unless you have played for a professional team or won prize money, you should not have a problem.

Almost whatever you can imagine! American universities offer a broader range of courses of study (‘majors’), allow students to combine majors, and some schools even allow students to create bespoke majors (the economics of athletics, perhaps?).

Unfortunately we cannot guarantee anything. We only take on athletes we feel can gain a scholarship. In the highly unlikely event that no offers are received, then we will refund 75% of the amount paid to us.

Ask coaches this question when they contact you. A scholarship is guaranteed for at least a year and some coaches offer multiple-year guarantees. In most cases, you have to ‘lose’ a scholarship, but please ask the coaches so you are aware of the normal proceedings.

We hope this doesn’t happen to you! Finding the best match is part of our process. Adjusting to the US, to living in a dorm, to a whole new environment can take a while. We do say give it a chance for at least a year and see if you settle in. Although it is rare, a student can transfer to another university. If a transfer becomes something you need or want we will help and so will your coach.

This depends on your college and its division. Many of the top Division I teams train 2 to 3 times a day in the season and sometimes arrive earlier at college to get ready for the season. You can expect to play at least every day in season. We can explain more about practices when we meet you.

Being a redshirt athlete means you are accepted to the team. During your first year, you train with the team but do not play matches. You would gain experience but not lose a year of eligibility. Redshirting usually happens in team sports. If it comes up for you, we can explain your option.

Our team is from the UK, and we live here year-round.

A truly full-ride means that you pay no tuition or housing fees and that the school takes care of all other costs (such as health insurance). Even if you don’t get a full ride, your school will pay for all athletics costs such as travel and uniforms.