Episode 67 - What Can I Do Over The American Summer Break? A-Z Of College Recruiting & Sports Scholarships For International Students podcast

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Episode 69 - Why Having A Balance is Impossible24:07

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Getting a perfect balance when it comes to college opportunities is hard. "I Want a great Academic institution with a fantastic sports program, that is within my budget within the area I want to go". If you want everything to match up perfectly, something has to give. Unless you have an unlimited budget, you don’t have any preferences in terms ...…

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Episode 68 - Why Your College Preferences Are Not Really Your Preferences32:44

24d ago32:44

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In this weeks episode we talk about College preferences and compare Australian and New Zealand Uni preferences and how they differ from American University preferences. It is similar if you are a general student, however as a student athlete its a little different. You can have preferences but at the end of the day it comes down to the coaches ...…

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Episode 67 - What Can I Do Over the American Summer Break?30:31

1M ago30:31

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In this episode we talk about America's three month summer break from May through to August. The summer break is a great time to do a bit of travelling, return home to see the family, stay and enjoy the fourth of July and much more. We talk about all the different options you have as an international student athlete over the summer break.…

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Episode 66 - Why You Will Never Become A Pro Athlete35:17

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In Episode 66 we talk about professional athletes. We touch on a few of the things that you may or may not be doing that are going to hinder your chances of turning pro. From eating poorly to bad recovery. There are many reasons as to why one wouldn't make it as a pro and we explain a few f these reasons in this weeks episode.…

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Episode 65 - What Not To Say To College Coaches35:37

2M ago35:37

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In this weeks podcast episode we talk about college coaches and what athletes should not be saying to them. The communication process with coaches is very delicate and a few wrong questions could leave you without an opportunity. We go over the things you should and should not be asking coaches when it does come time to speak with them.…

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Episode 64 - NCAA Division 1 or 2....What is Best?33:13

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In episode 64 we talk about both the NCAA division 1 and 2. We talk about what makes the two different, why they are labelled the way they are and the different athletic standards within each division. There has always been a bit of confusion surrounding the two divisions when looking in from the outside (as an international). We try to clear t ...…

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Episode 63 - How Your Family can Help you Get a College Scholarship33:50

2M ago33:50

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In Episode 63 we talk about family. Your family can and will play a large part in your journey to the US. The whole college recruitment process is difficult if you are doing it alone. Your family can and will be a massive help in securing opportunities. Whether they help with filming games, completing application forms, registering you for the ...…

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Episode 62 - Why You Are Not Getting Recruited By US Colleges35:55

3M ago35:55

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In episode 62 we go over the things you may or may not be doing that is resulting in you not having collegiate opportunities. If you are out there looking for opportunities in the US and it is just not working for you then you may be doing, or may not be doing, some of the things we list in this podcast. Things like email blasting coaches, aski ...…

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Episode 61 - How to Cope With Homesickness as an International Student Athlete38:59

3M ago38:59

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In this weeks episode we talk about homesickness, something you cannot avoid. Homesickness will be something that you will need to deal with on multiple occasions throughout your time abroad. We talk about what can bring on homesickness, how to cope with it and what you can do to get past it a little quicker.…

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Episode 60 - The Future of College Scholarships38:23

4M ago38:23

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In episode 60 we take a look inside a crystal ball. We talk about the future of college scholarships and recruitment. We talk about databases and they are a thing of the past. The future is all about personalized coach communication and research. We share our thoughts on where we think college sport will be at in the coming years. An exciting e ...…

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Episode 59 - 5 Benefits of A US College Scholarship other than the Scholarship35:51

4M ago35:51

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In episode 59 we talk about five key benefits of taking the US College pathway. We talk about scholarship and how that will benefit you in the long run but we do not count that as one of our five main benefits. We talk about personal growth, athletic development, life experiences, University degree and also the friends and family that you will ...…

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Episode 58 - How to Guarantee A College Scholarship35:15

4M ago35:15

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In episode 58 we talk about college scholarships and what you can do to ensure you receive one. There are many things that are in your control and many things that are not. We talk about the things you cannot control, like the coaches recruitment timeline, their opinions on athletes, academic requirements and more. We talk about the things you ...…

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Episode 57 - Why The Full Scholarship Doesn't Exist34:15

4M ago34:15

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In Episode 57 we talk about the Full scholarship. Full scholarships are very hard to come by, and even if one is received, there are still plenty of costs that need to be covered. We talk about average costs with and without scholarship, partial scholarships and the difference between head count sports and equivalency sport.…

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Episode 56 - When Is the Worst Time to Transfer Colleges?35:25

5M ago35:25

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In this weeks episode we talk about transferring from one institution to another. We go over how the transfer process works and what needs to be done in order to successfully move on, we talk about the best and worst time to start the transfer process and things you need to be mindful of. An important episode with lots of information.…

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Episode 55 - What ATAR Score Do You Need for US Colleges?25:44

5M ago25:44

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In this weeks episode we talk about ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking) scores and how they impact your opportunities in the US. We explain what the ATAR is and how it factors into the US College Pathway. Do you need one? Does an ATAR score help? What score do you need to study physio or Medicine in the US? All questions we will answer ...…

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Why You Shouldn't Use a College Recruitment Agency30:55

5M ago30:55

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In this weeks episode we talk about college recruitment agencies. There are hundreds if not thousands around the globe 'helping' athletes find opportunities in the US Collegiate system. When you are in the initial stages of gathering information about this pathway you need to be wary of what you are being told. We go over a few reasons as to wh ...…

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Episode 53 - What US College Coaches Don't Care About30:34

5M ago30:34

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In Episode 53 we talk about US College coaches and the things they do not care about. College coaches care about a lot of things and they certainly care about you, however, coaches will never put your wants and desires over the rest of the team. There are no favorites in college sport and no one is bigger than the team and the athletic program. ...…

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Episode 52 - How Many College Scholarship Offers Will I Receive?38:12

6M ago38:12

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In episode 52 we talk about College offers. When it comes to college offers, quality over quantity is the way you need to look at it. The number of offers an athlete receives changes every year based on their own academic and athletic abilities, their financial capabilities, the coaches recruitment need and more. We don't determine how many off ...…

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Episode 51 - How to get an F-1 Student VISA35:11

6M ago35:11

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In Episode 51 we talk about obtaining F-1 student VISA's. The VISA application process is a very delicate and important part of this pathway. We talk about the steps you need to take to get your VISA, what documents you need to bring with you to your embassy appointment and also what questions you need to prepare yourself for.…

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Episode 50 - How Junior College Will Help you get that D1 Scholarship36:34

6M ago36:34

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In this weeks episode we talk about Junior College and how attending a junior college can help you secure larger scholarships at bigger schools. The Junior college system is a great stepping stone for international student athletes as it helps them adjust to the system, lift their grades, and compete straight away.…

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Episode 49 - Why You Should Attend an EducationUSA Information Session34:26

6M ago34:26

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In this weeks episode we speak about EducationUSA and the information sessions they run across Australia, New Zealand and the world. There are certainly things you need to be mindful of when attending one of these US Scholarship seminars. We talk about the information that is being shared about US College and the different pieces of information ...…

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Episode 48 - How Do You Know if You Are Ready to Apply for A College Scholarship?29:46

7M ago29:46

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In episode 48 we talk about timing. More specifically, how do you know if/when you are ready to apply for a college scholarship in the USA. That is the big question. If you were waiting to be ready, or for that light bulb moment then it will probably never happen for you. At the end of the day its not about jumping on a plane and going it's abo ...…

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Episode 47 - Why You Should Never Take Advice From Your Coach38:22

7M ago38:22

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In this weeks episode we speak about advice that coaches are giving athletes here in Australia and NZ about the US Collegiate system. Athletes are confused with the information that is being given to them about the pathway and, at times, it causes more harm than it does good. We talk about potential red flags and what you should do with the inf ...…

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Episode 46 - The One US College International Students Should Not Attend42:51

7M ago42:51

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In this weeks episode we speak about US Colleges that international students and student athletes shouldn't attend. There are various reasons as to why one shouldn't attend a particular US College and we talk through them all. From costs being too high to coaches not recruiting athletes in your position and more.…

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Episode 45 - How Using Data and Statistics Can Help Increase Your Scholarship46:03

7M ago46:03

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In this weeks episode we speak about data and statistics and how you can use this information to increase your scholarship percentages and opportunities in general. American coaches and Americans in general love statistics. The more you can provide the more it will help you solidify options.

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Episode 44 - How Much Time do I Need?57:09

8M ago57:09

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In episode 44 we speak about time. It can never be too early to begin the college recruitment process but it can certainly be too late. We will give you a break down of the process and how long each component of the process can take. We also give you an idea of the minimum amount of time we need to help student athletes and the minimum amount o ...…

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Episode 43 - No Sports Scholarship, No Problem1:01:17

8M ago1:01:17

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In this weeks episode we speak about Sports Scholarships. However, we talk about not receiving one. There are so many different ways to make college affordable outside of a sport scholarship. We go over the misconceptions surrounding sports scholarships and scholarships in the US in general.

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Episode 42 - Why HECS Is Your Problem46:38

8M ago46:38

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In this weeks episode we talk about HECS HELP and how it most certainly is your problem. We talk about what HECS is and how it works, the pros and cons of taking HECS and the views that Australian parents have on the higher education loan program.

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Episode 41 - Why You Should Never Ask Your Career Advisor For Advice48:23

8M ago48:23

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In Episode 41 we are going to be talking about high school careers advisors. We have had literally hundreds of students and student athletes call us over the past 11 years with questions about eligibility, we have had careers advisors themselves call us asking for help, we have signed plenty of students and athletes that have been told to take ...…

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Episode 40 - Why Scholarship Doesn't Mean Free44:45

9M ago44:45

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Episode 40 is all about scholarship. We talk about what a scholarship actually is and why students and families here in Australia get a little confused when they hear the term. We also go over the differences in the term and how its used in Australia compared to the United States.

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Episode 39 - How Good do I Have to be?42:45

9M ago42:45

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How good do you have to be to be a collegiate athlete? Do you need to be super talented? Do you need to be representing your country or state? Can you be playing more on a social level and still have options? All great questions that will be answer in episode 39.

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Episode 38 - How to Make A College Recruitment Profile Work for You48:25

9M ago48:25

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In this weeks episode we talk about college recruitment databases. These are databases filled with thousands of international and American athletes looking at playing collegiate sports. We talk about websites and profiles and how to they are best used, and we also give you an explanation as to why it makes sense for Americans but not so much in ...…

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NSR Goes 1 on 1 - Episode 4 - Fergus Bunn24:24

9M ago24:24

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NSR Goes 1 on 1 - Episode 4 - Fergus Bunn by NSR Australia and New Zealand

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Episode 37 - What Support Will I Have in College?56:55

9M ago56:55

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In episode 37 we talk about the support systems that are in place for international student athletes. We talk about academic support, athletic support, emotional support, campus safety and also the support we here at NSR provide for our athletes after departing for the US.

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Episode 36 - Can I Lose My Scholarship?52:13

10M ago52:13

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Losing a scholarship is something you want to try and avoid. We talk about losing an academic and/or an athletic scholarship. There are a few reasons as to why you may lose a scholarship. We talk about losing scholarships before going to the US and also whilst you are in the US. We share some examples based on our own experiences in the States ...…

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Coach to Coach - Episode 2 - Anthony Owens43:10

10M ago43:10

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This week we speak with coach Owens. Coach Owens was a successful college athlete and then spent time as an assistant coach at two high profile Division 1 junior Colleges in Utah and Arizona. He spent a number of years as an assistant coach at the NCAA Division 1 level, and then he moved on and became a head coach of an NAIA program. He has now ...…

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Coach To Coach - Episode 1 - Justin Olson59:53

10M ago59:53

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In the first Episode of Coach to Coach we speak with Bethany College Women's Soccer coach. The Bethany Swedes are a competitive NAIA college from the Midwestern state of Kansas.

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NSR Goes 1 on 1 - Episode 3 - Natasha Fitzpatrick25:44

10M ago25:44

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Natasha is in her final year at Southern Connecticut State University and will be graduating in May 2018. She has competed at nationals, won conference championships and has traveled the US through her sport. The track and field superstar shares her experiences from her time in college and talks about what she plans on doing after graduating.…

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Episode 35 - How to Secure a Scholarship47:11

10M ago47:11

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In episode 35 we talk about securing a scholarship. We teach you how you can determine what academic scholarship you may potentially receive based on SAT results, High school results and GPA. How you can find out the exact amount of academic scholarship you will receive and also how to secure an athletic scholarship through speaking with the co ...…

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Episode 34 - How to Increase Your Scholarship Percentage51:01

10M ago51:01

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In episode 34 we speak about scholarships in detail. We speak about the term scholarship and how it has been misconstrued, scholarship percentages and how you can increase the percentage of scholarship you are on, and other forms of financial aid.

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Episode 33 - A Day in the Life of a College Athlete51:45

10M ago51:45

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In this episode we give an insight in to a day in the life of a college athlete. We talk about the daily schedules during pre-season, during your athletic season and on competition days. How you do manage to stay on top of classes with two sessions a day? What happens when you travel with the team and have to miss class? Great questions that wi ...…

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NSR Goes 1 on 1 - Episode 2 - Dimitri Gremos27:02

11M ago27:02

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In this weeks episode we speak to NSR Athlete Dimitri Gremos. Dimitri will be heading over to the US in August of 2021. We catch up and find out what he is looking forward to the most about his journey to the US, what his short and long term goals are and how this pathway has increased his motivation and commitment towards his education and sport.…

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Episode 32 - What Does It Take To Make It1:00:24

11M ago1:00:24

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Making it? What does that mean? It is different for every individual. In this episode we talk about what it takes to make it. There a lot of different characteristics that professionals and successful business men and women have. We go through these characteristics and what it takes to reach your goals.…

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Episode 31 - How to Maximize Your Opportunities (pt 2)53:36

11M ago53:36

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In this weeks episode we talk about maximizing your college opportunities through your athletic profile, your personal preferences and also through your communication with college coaches.

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NSR Goes 1 on 1 - Episode 1: Mikaela Clemson31:48

11M ago31:48

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In the 1st Episode we talk to NSR Athlete Mikaela Clemson. Mikaela is currently competing in an NCAA Division 2 institution in Ohio. We catch up with Mikaela and see how she has settled in to life in the US.

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Episode 30 - How to Maximize Your Opportunities55:00

11M ago55:00

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In the 30th episode we talk about maximizing your College opportunities. In Part 1 we speak about maximizing your opportunities through your budget and financial capabilities, through your academics and also your athletic ability and potential.

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Episode 29 - Social Media; The Do's and Dont's48:26

11M ago48:26

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In episode 29 we talk about the impact social media has in the world today and how young student athletes need to be using the various platforms. We speak about the different Do's and Dont's when it comes to posting things online, we talk about college coaches and why they look at social media profiles and how you can fix your timeline if you a ...…

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Episode 28 - International Student Insurance49:36

12M ago49:36

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In this episode we talk about Insurance and Injuries. You have probably heard that the US is a nightmare when it comes to the healthcare and medical systems. This may be correct to a certain extent but only for people that aren't covered. We talk about different companies that we recommend, different terminology that is used, how the system wor ...…

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Episode 27 - US College Misconceptions1:00:50

12M ago1:00:50

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We talk about the misconceptions surrounding Academics, athletics and the social side of things. "I didn't get a good ATAR score so i should give up on what i want to study, I can complete a degree in Australia in three years why would i go to the US, NJCAA Division 3 is the worst division, I cant work in the US" And TONS more.…

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Episode 26 - Can I Go to a College and Trial?53:27

12M ago53:27

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American College ID Camps, Athletic Tours and Tournaments, College Campus Tours. What are they? Why would you want to attend one? What are the pros and cons? In this episode we talk about the different camps and events that you can attend before your College entry date. Make sure you listen to this episode for deciding whether or not it is for you.…

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