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As we approach the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, we were curious about the role of college athletes in this major event. It's clear that college athletics has played a pivotal role for Olympic athletes for many years. In fact, 75% of athletes representing the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have competed collegiately. According to the NCAA, 228 ...

As the anticipation builds for the biggest sporting event of the year, football fans across the globe are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday. The clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers promises to be an electrifying spectacle, with each team boasting a roster of talented athletes ready to battle it out on the gridiron. But have you ever wondered where these players honed ...

The NCAA announced today that it will be extending the COVID-19 initial eligibility policies for student-athletes graduating in the class of 2022. According to a press release from the NCAA:

At first glance, the Activities List seems like a straightforward section of the Common Application; a simple place to list up to 10 extracurricular activities and describe your personal involvement and contributions. In reality, it is one of the unique opportunities for an admissions committee to gain an understanding of who you really are as a person and to see beyond your GPA and test scores. ...