A-Z of College Recruiting & Sports Scholarships for International Students

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The IAM 360 podcast will cover A-Z of College Recruiting. US College recruitment is very complex and confusing. This podcast will help you navigate through the US College Scholarship recruitment process with ease.

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A-Z of College Recruiting & Sports Scholarships for International Students episodes:

05.05.2021
Episode 133 - What Is the SAT Exam and Do I Need toTake it?
Listen to this episode to find out more about the SAT exam
05.02.2021
Episode 132 - What is an International Grant?
An international grant is a type of funding that you may receive. Listen in to find out how you may receive one
04.27.2021
Episode 131 - Do I Need to be an Elite Athlete to Have US College Options?
There are so many misconceptions around US college sport. We crush a few myths in this episode.
04.14.2021
Episode 130 - What Results Do I Need In High School to Have US College Opportunities?
In this episode we talk about the minimum requirements to study in the US. Listen in to find out what type of grades you need.
03.24.2021
Episode 129 - What types of Funding are there to Reduce College Costs
There are so many ways to reduce your university costs in the USA other than the standard academic and athletic scholarships. Listen in to find out the other ways you can reduce costs
03.23.2021
Episode 128 - What is An Academic Scholarship?
Academic scholarship is one form of funding that you may receive. How do you know if you might receive one? Listen in to find out
03.16.2021
Episode 127 - Why Is my Degree Not Listed on the Universities Website?
There are a few reasons why you may not see your degree on a universities website. Before you panic, listen to this podcast episode.
02.26.2021
Episode 126 - Can You Transfer Between Colleges?
The short answer is yes, however, there are a few factors that determine whether or not its possible. Tune in to find out how transferring works.
02.24.2021
Episode 125 - What is a Junior College?
A common question with a simple answer. If you are unsure about junior/community colleges, listen to this episode to find out more.
02.22.2021
Episode 124 - How Much Does it Cost to Study in the US?
College costs vary and are different for everybody. Listen in to this episode to find out exactly how much you need to budget and prepare for.
02.19.2021
Episode 123 - What is the Best College in the US?
Hint: It could be any one school out of over 4,000. Listen in to find out which one is best.
02.17.2021
Episode 122 - What Sports Are On Offer in the US?
Pretty much every sport you can think of. From the weird to the wonderful, Ten Pin bowling to Soccer. Bass Fishing to Baseball. Whatever sport you play, more than likely its on offer. Listen in to find out more.
02.15.2021
Episode 121 - Why do US Colleges Recruit International Student Athletes?
There are thousands of international athletes competing across the country in the US College system. Why is this? Listen in to find out why schools recruit internationals.
02.11.2021
Episode 120 - What Can I Study In the US?
There are so many different pathways and fields of study in the US. Most countries require certain grades in high school, certain subjects and a particular final mark in your last year of high school to determine what you can...
02.01.2021
Episode 119 - What is the Difference Between a Four Year College and a University?
Unlike other parts of the world, there are different types of post high school institutions. In this episode we explain the difference between a four year college and a University.
02.01.2021
Episode 118 - What Do University Rankings Mean?
What do university rankings mean and what is the criteria used to give a school a ranking. It's a little more complex than you think.
01.28.2021
Episode 117 - Is The NCAA Division 1 better than NCAA Division?
Find out how the different divisions within the NCAA work. Which is best? The answer is in this episode of the IAM 360 podcast
01.28.2021
Episode 116 - Do I need to be an A Grade Student in High School
Listen to episode 116 to find out the types of grades you need to achieve in high school to have opportunities in the US. The answer may surprise you.
12.07.2020
Episode 115 - What is the Difference Between a University and a College?
There are over 4,500 institutions in the US post High School. Within these 4,500 schools there are three different types of schools, Community College/Junior Colleges, Four Year Colleges and Universities. In this episode we talk about the differences between the...
11.13.2020
Episode 114 - What are the SAT and ACT Exams?
In episode 114 we talk about the US University entry exams, the SAT and the ACT. These two exams will help with university admissions and can sometimes determine where you can and cannot go. The scores you receive after sitting...
11.06.2020
Episode 113 - Where Will I Receive College Offers From?
Where will your college offers come from? With over 4000 institutions in the US it is a very hard question to answer. Your best opportunities could come from anywhere. Options will come from suitable and affordable schools that suit the...
10.29.2020
Episode 112 - How Many University Offers Will/Should I Receive?
In episode 112 we talk about college offers. How many should you expect to receive? When should you expect to receive them? At the end of the day it is not about the quantity of offers but the quality. Anyone...
09.23.2020
Episode 111 - What Extracurriculars can I be Involved in on Campus?
In episode 111 we talk about the different things you can do in the US outside of your education and sport/arts. There are many different student organizations, school events, travel opportunities that you can involve yourself in. You will never...
09.04.2020
Episode 110 - Performing and Visual Arts in the US
In episode 110 we talk about the arts. There are so many options for the artists. Whether you are Studying a Bachelor of Art or a Bachelor of fine arts, or you are just involved with the arts extracurricularly there...
08.18.2020
Episode 109 - What Is There To Do In Your Sports Off Season?
In episode 109 we talk about the off season. Your college athletic season will run for about 3 and a half months in total, depending on whether or not you make conference championships and national championships. So what do you...
08.10.2020
Episode 108 - What Degree Can I Study in College?
The US University system is different to most others around the world. There are more institutions, more options, more fields of study, more scholarships and awards available and more options for athletes. One of the cooler things about the US...
07.27.2020
Episode 107 - Where is the Best University in the US?
In episode 107 we talk about the best university in the US. Where is it? What school is it? We will explain why this university is the best in the country. We talk about how to find his university. The...
07.17.2020
Episode 106 - Your Friends Could Take Away Your Scholarship Opportunities
In episode 106 we talk about the advice you may receive from others surrounding the US university system. We always say it is best to get a second opinion from professionals in the industry about anything you may hear about...
06.23.2020
Episode 105 - How to Settle in at Your New University
Its not easy packing your bags and leaving everything behind to pursue an opportunity in the US. You are in a completely foreign environment, with new people and a new lifestyle. Sometimes it takes a bit of time to find...
06.02.2020
Episode 104 - Can I Turn Pro Through College?
Can you turn pro via the college route? The short answer is yes. In episode 104 we explain how this can happen, the work you need to put in to make it happen and how the US College system is...
05.15.2020
Episode 103 - 5 Ways to Reduce your College Costs
Reducing your costs in the US is not a difficult thing to do if you are doing the right things. We talk about 5 different ways to reduce your overall costs once you are in the US. If you are...
05.05.2020
Episode 102 - Which College Division is Best for Me?
In episode 102 we talk about the different collegiate athletic divisions within the US College system. We explain what separates the divisions and why they are labelled they way they are. We talk about the competitive standards within each division...
04.17.2020
Episode 101 - How Many College Classes Do You Need to Take?
In episode 101 we talk about university and college credits, how many classes you need to take in order to graduate on time, what happens if you fail a class and more. This episode will give you a clearer understanding...
02.25.2020
Episode 100 - What is Life Like as an International Student in the US?
In our 100th episode we talk about the US College experience. What you can expect once you arrive, how to deal with homesickness, things to do during the holiday periods and more. We cover a wide variety of topics to...
02.04.2020
Episode 99 - Why Transferring Colleges Is Not Always The Solution
In episode 99 we talk about transferring between colleges. Sometimes there are good reasons for transferring. However, it is not always going to be the right thing to do. Transferring will not solve any issues that you may have. It...
01.20.2020
Episode 98 - How Are American College Different?
In Episode 98 we talk about American Colleges and how they differ from universities around the world. There are many differences, some small and some big. It is very important to understand these differences to avoid confusion. It is a...
12.20.2019
Episode 97 - Why Your Coach Can't Get You A College Scholarship
In episode 97 we talk about coaches and why its always a great idea to get a second opinion. Your coach may be able to help you and may share some information with you about the US College system but...
11.26.2019
Episode 96 - How to Get A College Scholarship Before Another Student
In episode 96 we talk about getting a college scholarship first. How do you get a college scholarship before someone else? Its actually not too difficult. Simply, start the process before someone else, gather more information, gather more video footage,...
10.21.2019
Episode 95 - How to Know Where to Start When Looking For College Scholarships (Part 2)
In this episode we talk about the search for college scholarships in a little more detail. This is the second part to episode 93. Go back and have a listen to episode 93 before you listen to this one. Believe...
10.11.2019
Episode 94 - Important Podcast Quotes
In episode 94 we go over some of the more important messages in the last 10 podcast episodes. If you need to catch up this is a great place to start.
09.13.2019
Episode 93 - How to Know Where to Start When Looking For College Scholarships (Part 1)
In this episode we talk about the search for college scholarships. Believe it or not, finding college opportunities is not an overnight or easy task. It can take countless hours of research, self reflection and contacting coaches and schools. We...
09.06.2019
Episode 92 - Why your Parents Should and Shouldn't be Involved in the College Recruitment Process
In episode 92 we talk about the involvement of parents or guardians throughout the college recruitment process. Parents or guardians must always be involved, however there are certain points in time throughout the process where they need to take a...
08.16.2019
Episode 91 - Do You Deserve A Scholarship?
Throughout episode 91 we explain who deserves sports scholarships and why. Maybe you are deserving of one right now or maybe you aren’t. By the end of the episode you will know whether or not you deserve one at this...
08.09.2019
Episode 90 - Is There A Perfect College?
In episode 90 we talk about finding the perfect college. Is there such a thing? You will have to listen in to find out. There are many different variables when considering what makes a great college, not only objectively but...
08.02.2019
Episode 89 - How to Prepare Financially for College
In episode 89 we talk about financially preparing for college. We share examples of how costs compare with US university fees and the cost of living with the costs of the same things in other countries. We then share information...
07.26.2019
Episode 88 - "I Will Only go to the US if It is Better than What I Have Here"
In episode 88 we talk about this statement "I Will Only go to the US if It is Better than What I Have Here." this is something that people bring up almost on a daily basis. If it is not...
07.19.2019
Episode 87 - Why do US Colleges Want International Student Athletes?
In this weeks episode we talk about US Colleges and why they look to bring in international student athletes. We talk about the colleges themselves and why its beneficial to give internationals opportunities and we talk about college coaches and...
07.05.2019
Episode 86 - Your Ego is not Your Amigo
In this weeks episode we talk about your ego. It is not your friend, it is not your amigo. Your ego and what you think about yourself and your own athletic abilities mean nothing. Your ego means nothing to a...
06.28.2019
Episode 85 - What Should You Be Doing 8 Months Before Departing for the US?
The US academic calendar begins in August/September. Most students will graduate at the end of the year meaning they have 8 or so months before departing to the US. There are a number of things that you could and should...
06.21.2019
Episode 84 - 7 Things to do When You Arrive in the US
When you arrive in the US things can get pretty hectic. There are a number of things that you will need to do when you arrive on campus. Meeting the coach, meeting teammates, heading to the housing department to get...

What's A-Z of College Recruiting & Sports Scholarships for International Students about?

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A-Z of College Recruiting & Sports Scholarships for International Students episodes:

Episode 133 - What Is the SAT Exam and Do I Need toTake it?

Episode 132 - What is an International Grant?

Episode 131 - Do I Need to be an Elite Athlete to Have US College Options?

Episode 130 - What Results Do I Need In High School to Have US College Opportunities?

Episode 129 - What types of Funding are there to Reduce College Costs

Episode 128 - What is An Academic Scholarship?

Episode 127 - Why Is my Degree Not Listed on the Universities Website?

Episode 126 - Can You Transfer Between Colleges?

Episode 125 - What is a Junior College?

Episode 124 - How Much Does it Cost to Study in the US?

Episode 123 - What is the Best College in the US?

Episode 122 - What Sports Are On Offer in the US?

Episode 121 - Why do US Colleges Recruit International Student Athletes?

Episode 120 - What Can I Study In the US?

Episode 119 - What is the Difference Between a Four Year College and a University?

Episode 118 - What Do University Rankings Mean?

Episode 117 - Is The NCAA Division 1 better than NCAA Division?

Episode 116 - Do I need to be an A Grade Student in High School

Episode 115 - What is the Difference Between a University and a College?

Episode 114 - What are the SAT and ACT Exams?

Episode 113 - Where Will I Receive College Offers From?

Episode 112 - How Many University Offers Will/Should I Receive?

Episode 111 - What Extracurriculars can I be Involved in on Campus?

Episode 110 - Performing and Visual Arts in the US

Episode 109 - What Is There To Do In Your Sports Off Season?

Episode 108 - What Degree Can I Study in College?

Episode 107 - Where is the Best University in the US?

Episode 106 - Your Friends Could Take Away Your Scholarship Opportunities

Episode 105 - How to Settle in at Your New University

Episode 104 - Can I Turn Pro Through College?

Episode 103 - 5 Ways to Reduce your College Costs

Episode 102 - Which College Division is Best for Me?

Episode 101 - How Many College Classes Do You Need to Take?

Episode 100 - What is Life Like as an International Student in the US?

Episode 99 - Why Transferring Colleges Is Not Always The Solution

Episode 98 - How Are American College Different?

Episode 97 - Why Your Coach Can't Get You A College Scholarship

Episode 96 - How to Get A College Scholarship Before Another Student

Episode 95 - How to Know Where to Start When Looking For College Scholarships (Part 2)

Episode 94 - Important Podcast Quotes

Episode 93 - How to Know Where to Start When Looking For College Scholarships (Part 1)

Episode 92 - Why your Parents Should and Shouldn't be Involved in the College Recruitment Process

Episode 91 - Do You Deserve A Scholarship?

Episode 90 - Is There A Perfect College?

Episode 89 - How to Prepare Financially for College

Episode 88 - "I Will Only go to the US if It is Better than What I Have Here"

Episode 87 - Why do US Colleges Want International Student Athletes?

Episode 86 - Your Ego is not Your Amigo

Episode 85 - What Should You Be Doing 8 Months Before Departing for the US?

Episode 84 - 7 Things to do When You Arrive in the US