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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here are a few reasons a kid may choose D3/D2 over D1.

May want a smaller school (D3)
Merit aid often given to get prices down to in-state level
May have ADHD/other LDs - many athletes do, and need a smaller school/smaller classes/more attention
DKs look at coaching staff and are often attracted to personality/coaching styles-also they may know athletes in the program already and hear more detail
May want a top SLAC which are usually D3
D1 owns you and it's often year-round so students may decide they want more balance - hence choose D3/D2 route

There are probably other reasons I haven't yet thought of but they are some our DK is considering.[/quote]

+1. This has been the case for many of our DDs friends. It also seems difficult for many DCUM posters to realize that not all kids want to go to a large state school and don’t base their college selection solely on the highest ranking college. Many kids find the fit is significantly better for them at the smaller SLACs and if they are able to continue to play their sport, it’s an additional plus. Her friends that play D1 sports definitely have very little say over their major or day to day schedule. [/quote]

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