Comments on: The Run Down on Athletic Scholarships and Tips to Receiving One

By: Michael P

Michael P — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:56:28 +0000

Following up on the Michael Jordan myth, I wonder if there is a direct correlation between athleticism and knowledge. If you excel in one (Meaning the top 1% of Americans) is it possible to excel in the other?

I look at all of the premier level athletes today and marvel at how they act in certain situations and how they speak during press conferences. Very rarely do I come away thinking “Well said”.

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:58:25 +0000

Very nice article. My son is starting high school next fall and I’ve not saved hardly anything for my retirement, let alone his college. I didn’t think about all the opportunities at smaller colleges.

I’ve already told him that if he wants money for college, it will have to be on scholarship or the military. With the high costs of college only getting higher, especially in 4 more years, getting student loans like I did will be too ridiculous.

I think we’ll be out throwing the football this weekend…

By: Mr. ToughMoneyLove

Mr. ToughMoneyLove — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:04:07 +0000

One of the biggest advantages to having athletic talent as a college applicant is that it can get you in places. Your talent can put you in the “special ability” category, moving you above other applicants with otherwise similar credentials. This can work even if you are applying to a school that has no athletic scholarship money to offer you. This angle worked well for one of my sons.

BTW – Sorry to read that the author is heading to law school. Things have changed out here, for the worse – much worse. I sure hope she isn’t borrowing money to make this move. It’s not too late to change your mind.