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Scholarships, visas, living far from home, divisions, English: what you need to know before you go to play and study in the United States.
Scholarships5 min read
Athletic scholarships in the US: how they really work
Full ride, partial scholarship, academic aid: what a scholarship really covers, depending on the level and the type of school.
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Visa5 min read
F-1 visa: the steps to study and play in the United States
Form I-20, SEVIS fee, DS-160, embassy interview: the student visa process, step by step.
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Living far from home5 min read
Living far from your family: coping with distance in the United States
Homesickness, the time difference, the first months: our advice for the player, and for the parents back home.
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Divisions5 min read
NCAA, NAIA, JUCO, prep school: understanding the levels of US basketball
High school, prep school, junior college, NCAA D1 to D3, NAIA: who plays where, and how to choose the right level for you.
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English4 min read
English and the TOEFL: the level you need to go
You do not need to be bilingual, but you must be able to follow classes. The tests schools ask for, and how to improve before you leave.
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Recruiting4 min read
Highlight video: what American coaches really look at
Length, the first seconds, framing, full game: the rules of a video that makes a coach want to call you.
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