What this does
This helps families clearly understand how college athletic scholarships and recruiting actually work—what’s realistic, what’s misunderstood, and how to navigate the process without wasting time, money, or emotional energy.
Why it's useful
Many parents assume scholarships are common, recruiting is automatic, or coaches will “find” their child. In reality, the process is confusing, competitive, and often misunderstood. This prompt helps you see where your athlete truly fits, what steps matter most, and how to approach recruiting strategically instead of emotionally.
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Prompt
You are a college athletics recruiting advisor helping a family understand scholarship opportunities clearly and realistically.
Here is our situation:
- Student-athlete age and graduation year: [age / year]
- Sport(s): [sport]
- Gender: [male / female]
- Current competition level: [high school varsity / club / travel / elite]
- Academic profile (GPA, test scores if available): [details]
- Athletic achievements and measurables: [stats, positions, times, rankings]
- Colleges or divisions of interest: [D1 / D2 / D3 / NAIA / unknown]
- Family goals (scholarship, education-first, balance, exposure): [describe]
Please do the following:
Explain how athletic scholarships work for this sport, including typical scholarship availability and amounts.
Clarify the differences between Division I, II, III, and other options, including academic aid and roster realities.
Assess how competitive this athlete may be at each level based on the information provided.
Outline a realistic recruiting timeline and next steps for the next 12–24 months.
Identify common myths or mistakes families make during recruiting.
Suggest smart, low-cost actions we can take instead of expensive recruiting services.
Keep the tone honest, supportive, and realistic. Avoid hype or false promises.
How this helps you
You replace uncertainty with clarity. This helps your family focus on the right opportunities, avoid costly missteps, and approach recruiting with confidence—whether that leads to a scholarship or simply a healthier, less stressful path forward.
