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HARVARD UNIVERSITY - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW At U.S Sports Scholarships we realise it can be a minefield trying to research potential colleges and universities in America, so we have decided to put together concise reviews of every single scholarship giving university in the US using our knowledge and expertise to make your life easier. This builds upon the popularity of our previous blog post 'Choosing a University'. That being said, where best to start our comprehensive university review than with America's oldest and probably most renowned higher learning institute - Harvard University.... HARVARD UNIVERSITY Established in 1636 Harvard [...]

HOW DO I GET RECRUITED FOR COLLEGE SPORTS? The process of finding a sports scholarship in America is by no means straightforward and with there being over 1,000 universities that offer student-athletes the chance to play college sports it can be difficult knowing where to start in your search for a school. Coaching teams do not have the resources to find and evaluate every qualified athlete and as you can imagine there are tens of thousands of student-athletes looking to go out to America on a sports scholarship every single year. At U.S Sports Scholarships we work closely with our [...]

FINDING YOUR FUTURE HOME With so many universities in the United States, it is important to consider the following factors when choosing universities: ACADEMIC REPUTATION Admission to some U.S. colleges and universities is highly competitive, especially for international students. For the majority of students, it is more practical to find a quality institution where they will be academically challenged, rather than insisting on attending one of the top 50 universities in the United States. Also note, rankings are not always based upon factors that could be most important to you. ATHLETIC REPUTATION No matter what school you decide to commit [...]

In a 2018 study, LinkedIn researchers found the No. 1 skills gap across the United States workforce is in communication — soft skills such as collaboration, articulation and receptiveness to feedback.  Knowing these abilities are lacking in the workforce and desired by employers in all professions should give former student-athletes the confidence felt after a big win as you go into a job search. These skills are often acquired and enhanced through the student-athlete experience. Mark Moyer, a career coach, business strategist and former Colgate tennis player, highlights three communication traits that college athletes hone on the field and can harness in new ways [...]