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12Feb 2026 by admin No Comments

When is it too late to start the recruiting process?

As we like to mention regularly in our blog posts and in our conversations with athletes and parents, you cannot really start the recruiting process early enough. Once you start being interested in college sports in the US, you should immediately look at starting the process. Now, we know that things do not always work out that way and life can get in the way of the "ideal plan". But when is it really too late to even start the process? At what point should you maybe focus on another path or on maybe enrolling one year later? Well, the answer to those questions is not that straight forward and there is no specific deadline after which we cannot help you anymore. However, here are a few important things to…

22Dec 2025 by admin No Comments

What should be your New Year’s resolution?

With the year coming to a close, it is time to start looking ahead to the new year and set some goals for the coming twelve months, especially from an athletic standpoint. While there are no wrong or bad goals, it is very important to set attainable goals that you will be able to achieve. This is extremely important because if you do not do that and set goals that are out of reach, chances are that you will quit halfway through the year and get very frustrated along the way. So what are some of the goals that we recommend for this coming year, that should not only be attainable, but that should help you become a better athlete (and person)? Be more structured: This is something that most…

12Aug 2025 by admin No Comments

What to expect from your first two weeks of college?

It is that time of the year again! The new school year is about to start, which is always a very exciting time for our student-athletes, especially for those who are about to begin their freshman year. So what are the first two weeks of your first year in college like? What should you expect? What should you be afraid of? First of all, you really do not have much to worry about. Everywhere in the US, especially on college campuses, people are extremely welcoming and will help incoming students in every possible way. Plus the universities and colleges typically all organize what they call a "Welcome Week', which takes place the week before the official start of classes. During that week, the school will host numerous events and activities…

25Apr 2025 by admin No Comments

The Sports & Study USA Hot Seat (#4) – 10 questions for University of Tampa golfer Justine Bayle

Our French golfer, Justine Bayle, was kind enough to get on the Sports & Study USA Hot Seat and answer some of our questions about her experience at the University of Tampa and about the recruiting process in general. Justine is a Freshman at UT this year and has had a tremendous first season with the Spartans. Before that, Justine was a very accomplished junior golfer at the international level and was rewarded with a scholarship to play golf at one of the very best schools here in Florida. It was a huge pleasure to work with Justine and her family and to now watch her progress over here in the United States. Check out the video below for some very insightful information about college golf and about Justine's experience!…

13Apr 2025 by admin No Comments

How to earn the biggest possible scholarship?

Almost every athlete's goal is to earn the biggest possible scholarship. While this is not necessarily the best approach, most families simply do not have the funds to spend extra money on a college education. So very often, limiting the cost to the bare minimum is what families are looking for and it is something that we as a college placement agency always try to accomplish for you. Now, in order to attain that goal, there are a ton of things you can do as a student-athlete to help your cause. Since we did not want to bore you guys with a massive list of dos and don'ts, here are five tips, some of them maybe unexpected for some of you, that will maximize your scholarship opportunities: Stay Eligible: Sounds…

11Apr 2025 by admin No Comments

The Sports & Study USA Hot Seat (#3) – 10 questions for our soccer expert Timo Suerstedt

1. Where did you go to college and what sport did you play? I played college soccer at Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina. 2. What made you come to college in the US? My former coach told me that there is an opportunity to go to the USA and attend a university over there. His best friend was a coach, and he connected us. He introduced me to the world of college sports in the US and ever since then I knew I wanted to come to college and play soccer over here. And it is definitely one of the best decisions I ever made. 3. What do you enjoy the most about helping young athletes with the transition of coming to college? The experience I made was so unforgettable…

24Feb 2025 by admin No Comments

Our most important piece of advice ever!!!

While every athlete might prioritize different factors when making his or her college choice, we at Sports & Study USA are always there to give you our advice and to help you make the right decision. Very often, the perfect school for one athlete will not be the best possible decision for another. This can be because of the sport you compete in, your playing level, or what your longterm goals are. However, here is one advice that we typically give to all our athletes: If you are not sure which school to pick among several options, maybe consider the one that has the best academics! Chances are, that you will need your college degree at some point in your life when applying for a certain job or when changing…

11Feb 2025 by admin No Comments

Can you compete in more than one sport?

While it is pretty uncommon to compete in more than one sport as a college athlete, it has definitely been done before. It mostly depends on which sports you wish to compete in, as the seasons should not overlap. For example, sports such as tennis and golf have very similar seasons that run basically all year long, so that combining those two is almost impossible. Participating in american football and baseball on the other hand is possible, since the american football season takes place in the fall semester and baseball is mostly played in the spring. So finding out when your sports are played is always going to be the first step if you are interested in competing in multiple sports. In addition to that, you also need to discuss…

18Dec 2024 by admin No Comments

The importance of maximizing exposure

The competition for sports scholarships in the United States is extremely high. As a matter of fact, it has grown tremendously over the past decade and will continue to do so. We always talk about the importance of an athlete standing out in the recruiting process and doing all the right things in order to impress coaches and to beat out other athletes of the same level. This is definitely true and an extremely important thing to keep in mind. However, in this blog post we want to talk about the importance of exposure and how you can further improve your chances of getting that dream scholarship that you are seeking. While this does not necessarily apply for team sports as much as it does for individual sports, it still…

31Oct 2024 by admin No Comments

How to make the most out of your college experience?

We know that the first months of college can be a bit overwhelming for new students. That is totally normal since for most of you it is the first time away from home and the first time that you need to make your own schedule and balance all your daily duties. You will find yourself with a very hectic schedule between classes, homework, practice and trips with your athletic team. However, while the first few weeks might seem like a struggle to fit all these activities into one day, it typically becomes easier once you get used to everything. Once that is the case and you feel more comfortable, we hope that you will get a chance to fully enjoy your college experience and really start embracing the American college…