How to Put the “Student” in Student Athlete

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Being a student athlete in high school is hard because you have to balance school work with crazy practice times. It’s easy to say “well I like soccer more than calculus, so I’ll spend more time on soccer” or “my basketball skills are more likely to get me into a top university than my grades.” What a lot of students forget is that it’s a lot easier to be a college athlete if you’re also a good student.

Can I Help My Child Manage Stress During College Apps?

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This is a question that so many parents find themselves asking when their child is starting the application process. How involved in the process should I be? How often should I check on their progress without seeming pushy? How can I support them so they feel they have the resources to succeed?