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[quote=Anonymous]"Most importantly, choose the school that has the best athletic boosters with powerful network connections. Those are the people that will help you get high paying jobs after graduation.

My son is leaning heavily toward UVA because it seems like there are lot of wealthy UVA athlete boosters from his research."

This should actually be the LEAST important advice.

The first 3 suggestions WILL happen as soon as he makes his choice.

He will know/feel it was right for him.  The academic support will start on day one.  He will be challenged right away.

The one the colleges seem to be claiming is most important is a long time into the future.  It is based on lots of ifs.

If he doesn't get injured.  If they don't recruit a much better player at his position, next year.  If he actually comes through on the field.

If those boosters have jobs in his field.  If they even know the names of those who ride the pine.

Even if it seems that the boosters seem supportive, if you are picked for a job over more qualified candidates, it can take a long time to get promoted.

Sometimes, they are just waiting for a more qualified former athlete to trade you out of the "booster slot".

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