College sports are as much about the college experience as the sports. Would you go to the college you end up choosing were it not for the sports? The answer should be a decisive YES!

5 tips for college finding success

  1. Never settle for anything less than a college that is right for you as a student and socially.
  2. Your options aren’t limited to the colleges whose coaches you hear from.
  3. There are tons of great resources online who can help you identify good college matches.
  4. Guidance counselors, club and high school coaches, friends, and family can often help point you towards colleges that are right for you.
  5. For most athletes, it’s best to start finding colleges mid-way through your junior year.

   
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how it works on CaptainU

CaptainU points you towards the best resources available to help you find the colleges that are right for you. We focus on three things:

  • Academics – Identify the colleges that are right for you as a student.
  • Social Life – Narrow that group of schools down based on which ones are right for you socially – i.e., size, location, fraternity-oriented, etc.
  • Athletics – Further narrow the group down to those with teams that are right for your ability, personality, and willingness to commit your time.

The result: you end up playing at a college that’s right for you as a student, socially, and as an athlete.