College Admission CASE Podcast Series Episode - 1

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CASE Podcast series continues as our endeavor to provide useful information to prospective students and athletes from India and the sub-continent which would enable them to take informed decisions regarding their college education and sporting career. This session takes a deep dive into the world of college sports in America!

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of taking a gap year after graduating from High School. How does this effect your academic and athletic profile? What about financial aid? CASE Chief Mentor Mr. Vikram Anand offers the answers to these questions and shares all aspects of taking a gap year before joining college. Listen in!

Learn about college admission and athletic recruitment options for Fall 2021. An informative session on various aspects including SAT, financial aid, and timelines. Welcome to the CASE Podcast Series Episode-1 where we will be discussing about College Admissions in the USA, CANADA, or U.K. for 2021?  There may be many students out there who have not applied to colleges this year due to the uncertainty caused by the pandemic and the unforeseen delays of the board exams. Well, students should be heartened to learn that there are several options, and some college coaches are still looking for players! - Are colleges are still accepting admission applications? The answer is Yes! There are many colleges in the USA, Canada, UK, and Europe which are still accepting applications for the term starting in September 2021. In the USA and Canada, there are coaches still looking to fill spots on their tennis, golf, soccer, track, and field or other sports teams. Since class 12thboard exams have been postponed in India, colleges will accept your class 9ththrough 11th and class 12th predicted grades for evaluation. The National Association for College Admission Counselling (NACAC) has listed 338 colleges which are still accepting applications for Fall 2021. - Will you require the SAT for admission for Fall 2021? No, you will not require the SAT or ACT results for the consideration of your application in many of these colleges since they have been made test-optional. Moreover, the NCAA in the United States has also made the SAT/ACT reporting optional for Fall 2021 student-athlete eligibility. - Can you still be eligible for any scholarship or financial aid? Yes! There are still several colleges specifically in the USA offering scholarships or financial aid for academic or athletic admission cases. The idea is to act fast before these budgets elapse or it is allocated to other students. - How can I showcase myself to a college coach in such a short time? High light videos, skills videos, and full match videos will play an important role for a coach to ascertain whether you are suitable for his/her team. Besides that, it is important to contact a coach and understand his/her requirement and whether you fit into the team.