College Bound Athletes

Deciding to compete at the next level can be one of the best decisions you will make. Here is some information to make the process that much easier:

• California Track & Field Programs - Contact information regarding California Track and Field programs

• Recruitment/ College Interview Questions - List of Questions you can ask during your interview or meeting with a prospective coach

• College Athletic Recruitment Guidelines (800 to 3200m Events) - Information as a guide to help athletes and parents get an idea of where they sit in regards to college recruiting.

Track Beast has also created a website to see how HS athletes compare to those going onto the next level.  Click our Canyon Crest's team link, or by entering the code CANYONCREST when they sign up. No card needed 

Eligibility

• NCAA Eligibility

• NCAA - Compliance

• NCAA - Future Athlete Webpage

• Educational Resources

• Your Path to the Student-Athlete Experience

• NAIA Eligibility

Scholarships and REcruitment

• Scholarship Opportunities - A listing of possible scholarship opportunities.  Updated periodically as scholarships are announced

• Distance and XC Recruiting Guide - A guide to the times desired by college coaches at different levels.

Choosing colleges

• California Track & Field Programs - Contact information regarding California Track and Field programs

• Is there a right college for you? - Confused on colleges, check this out to see which institutions would work for you

• Questions to Ask Coach or the Institution - A list of possible questions to ask college coaches and admissions counselors during your process

  • 101 Questions for your College Visit by Paul McMullen

Getting Started

• Getting Started | PowerPoint Presentation

• Completing the Common App | PowerPoint Presentation

• Tips and Best Practices | PDF Document

• Understanding Application Fees and Fee Waivers | PDF Document 

• Gathering Materials | PDF Document 

• High School Details Information Sheet | Word Document

• The Common App Advantage | JPG

The Common Application

The Common Application - This is a very powerful and flexible advising tool.  These are ready-to-use resources and training documents that have been created with students and parents in mind to provide information on the whole process:

• Quick Guide | PDF Document

• Common App Tour | Training Video

• YouTube Tutorials Playlist | Training Videos