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I am a high school senior and im stuck about the obvious problem all seniors face...what college is right for me?
Heres my problem....I am a pretty talented wrestler, not amazing, but talented. I am ok at school not the best. My dad really wants me to go to a 2-year school that already has an interest in me to wrestle for them and he thinks it will fit my academic abilities better. But i really have a good 4-year school picked out im already accepted, and i have friends that go there. and they have a very competitive wrestling program I love wrestling it was basically my life in HS...but i probably wont start actually wrestling for them for a long time, I even went through the thought of just ending my wrestling career, I ended high school on a good note...maybe it is time to end. I feel like with wrestling gone I could focus more on school and maybe some things i couldnt do since I was so committed to wrestling. I love the 4-year, even without wrestling, but it is really hard to let go of wrestling.
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Although it hasn't been that many years since a high school education became a universal requirement for most decent jobs, a college degree is not alway enough today.
This is true in sports, at least as much as in any other career. Today, a Master's Degree is becoming the standard for advancement in athletics.
In the college arena, this means that if you aspire to be a Head Coach, the Athletic Director of the school or an administrator anywhere, you should plan on getting your Bachelor's and spending another year or more working for that graduate degree.
Many schools now offer a Master in Athletic Administration or a similar degree. A "similar degree," for example is the Master of Education in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership, beginning Summer, 2006 at the University of Washington. The curriculum is guided by a national advisory board, to present a balance of issues in different sports, different types of colleges, regions of the country and the diverse backgrounds of students and leaders. It's led by UW faculty from the College of Education, the School of Business and the Athletic Department, with the help of professional people from the sports industry.
This sport administration degree program is different from most, because it is specifically designed to prepare you for working in a college or university system.
The Program Director, Associate Professor James Antony says the UW has initiated the IAL program because nobody else is focusing on the unique working environment and cultural structure of the college setting. Even the University of North Carolina, which also has a Master's program directed toward college jobs, uses a broader approach in this sense.
Understanding the structure of these college organizations is critical, but other areas covered include things like financial management, strategic planning, public relations and fundraising. The input of professional sports people is important, because they all have a strong relationship with the college world.
The North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) lists about 200 universities and colleges in the USA alone that offer Sport Management programs by clicking here.
NASSM also maintains lists of universities offering sport management programs in Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand on this website.
Seattle University has a new program for a Master in Sport Administration and Leadership (MSAL). Instructors come from schools throughout the university and from all around the sport industry. The program grew from a graduate track at nearby Seattle Pacific University (SPU) that began in 1986. Graduates of the SPU program have gone into these careers:
Interscholastic sports - 55%
Intercollegiate, Professional and Olympic sports - 30%
Sports production - 15%
These graduates have gone to the top in the sport industry, working for Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA and YWCA, cities and counties, health clubs, public and private schools, community colleges, universities, foundations, television, NCAA and other sports and recreation associations, sports businesses and professional teams.
"The curriculum and instruction in the MSAL program are designed to prepare graduates not only to work in the world of sports but also to have the commitment and capability to help make that world more just, ethical and humane," says Professor Dan Tripps of the new Seattle University program.
He believes that "the sports world desperately needs ethically grounded leaders who can inspire the best performance and behavior from their athletes, coaches and staff."
Masters degree programs graduates have experiential education, exposure to people from around the sports world and practical experience that set them apart from the ex-athlete, the coach who's done nothing else, and the graduate of a four-year program that's limited in scope and short on doing things. With a Master's degree, they can choose positions like these:
* Athletic Director
* Assistant Athletic Director
* Assistant Sports Information Director
* Associate Athletic Director
* Associate Dean
* Business Owner
* Director of Communication
* Director of Development
* Director of Operations
* Director of Public Relations
* Director of Programs
* Director of Sales
* Director of Facilities
* Executive Director
* Head Coach
* Legislative Services Associate
* Principal
* Superintendent
* Sports Reporter
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The college that I know is perfect in every way for me right now is also the most expensive. I want to go there so badly, you have no idea. It really has the whole package that I'm looking, while my other schools don't. I would have to take out about $36,000 in loans ( over 4 years, not per year). I'm really trying to get my parents to let me do it. They want me to hear from people who have experience paying student loans. Did your life completely fall apart? or Was it no problem paying it off? Keep in mind, this isn't a $100,000 loan. It's 36. And I plan to do anything to make it easier to pay off (i.e. work in college, live an economic lifestyle). Any
advice and real life stories in regard to this would be fantastic. thanks! (link)
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Ever since the credit crisis hit the student loan industry, it’s gotten harder to get private loan funds. Let’s face it – credit is tight these days. That means that banks are being much more selective in their lending decisions. Without any significant credit or income of their own, college students can experience some difficulty in getting private loans.
If you are in need of private loan funds for college, make sure you know what lenders are looking for in deciding whether to make a private loan to a student:
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Your Credit
Although you probably don’t have much of a credit history, lenders will always check your credit record to make sure you don’t have any student loan defaults, credit defaults, or serious delinquencies (like on your credit card, for example).
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Your School
Believe it or not, your school now has an impact on your ability to get a private loan. If your school has a high graduation rate, lenders believe you are more likely to graduate and find a good job, and therefore more likely to be able to pay back your loan. If you are finding that lenders do not work with your school, you need to check with your financial aid office to see if they can point you to a private loan lender who does.
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Your Co-signer
Perhaps the most important factor in the equation is your co-signer. Lenders are looking for someone to share responsibility for the loan with you, should you not qualify for the loan on your own. That could be a parent, relative or friend who has a good credit history and documentable income. If you are having trouble finding someone to co-sign the loan for you, read our section on Finding a Co-signer.
If you are have applied for a private loan, but were denied due to your co-signer’s credit record, you can always find another co-signer and try again. We know it’s difficult to find someone that wants to have your student loans on their credit report. If a private loan really is your only option, read up on the best ways to approach someone to become your co-signer.
Your school is a great place to start if you are looking for a private loan lender. If you are having difficulty getting approved for a private loan, make sure to keep your financial aid counselor updated. If you can’t get approved for a private loan, you’re going to need to find other options to pay your school bill. Don’t wait to discuss any problems with your financial aid department!
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