Academic/admissions

• What are your most popular majors?
• Are there any majors that are most popular with athletes?
• Will my specific major interfere with my athletic schedule?
• What are the admission requirements for an athlete?
• Is there anything I should work on to improve in order to be accepted to your school?
• Does your program have a full-time academic advisor?
• Are there team study halls?
• Do most of your players graduate in four years (graduation % rate in 4 years)?
• Can the application fee be waived for athletes?
• Should I apply online or what would you suggest?
• Do you recommend an admissions interview?

Athletic

• What are the key positions you’re looking to fill in the 20XX incoming class?
• Have I been evaluated by your coaching staff? What’s their feedback?
• How many players are you recruiting at my position?
• What type of player are you looking for at my position?
• What is your recruiting timeline? When would you like your recruiting done for the class of 2013?
• What is your coaching style/philosophy?
• What advantages are there for student-athletes, in comparison to the regular student body?
• How many or what percentage of athletes make your team as a walk-on?
• What type of off-season activities are expected?
• Am I allowed to participate in other sports?
• Do you intend to invite me for an official visit?
• What is the “day in the life” for a team member of your team during the season? During the off-season?
• What goals do you have for you team during the next 4-5 years?
• Are student-athletes allowed to be in a fraternity/sorority?

Scholarship

• How many scholarships do you still have available for my Class (of 20XX)?
• Are you considering me for a scholarship?
• What determines if a scholarship is renewed?
• What type of academic scholarships are available? What about other grants and aid?
• Do I have to apply before a scholarship can be offered?
• What happens if I’m injured?
• Will I be eligible to receive more money next year?

College life

• Are your players close with each other outside of training and matches?
• Do teammates typically live together?
• What is housing like on campus?
• Do many student-athletes live on campus all four years?
• Is it realistic to work part time, study and play a sport?
• What are the biggest challenges for a student-athlete at your school?
• What type of orientation program is offered for incoming freshmen?

Questions a coach might ask a prospective student-athlete

• How are you doing in school?
• What is your favorite subject? Least favorite subject?
• What about our school interests you?
• What are you looking for in a school?
• What other schools are recruiting you?
• Have you visited our campus?
• Do you plan to visit?
• What is your biggest strength as a player?
• What is your biggest weakness as a player?
• What do you want to major in?
• What is your upcoming schedule?