On Thursday 11th of August, Platform Sports are hosting a USA college evening with Green Island AFC. They will be presenting to student-athletes and educating them about the college system. The event is open to all sports and levels. Amrit Rai is the owner of a college recruitment company, Platform Sports. They have placed over 230 student-athletes across various sports in the last 7 years. Platform Sports has also secured over 35 million in scholarships and worked with athletes from 11 different countries. They work with high schools, sports clubs and academies throughout New Zealand.
The topics covered will be:
- How the college system works
- The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) system and its Divisions
- The National Intercollegiate Athletic Association (NAIA) and its Divisions
- The National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association system
- College strategies and pathways
- Academic Requirements
- Grade Point Averages
- The SAT and how it helps college admissions
- How sports scholarships work
- What is covered in a full sports scholarships
- College CV's
- When student-athletes should start the college process
- National Letter of Intent and Grant in Aid contracts
- Medical Insurance
This is purely an educational evening. Book your spot with this link: https://forms.monday.com/forms/2e49b916ec988a1496e936cbfa089e98?r=use1