<p>Rice, Davidson, Colgate- these are a few D1 schools that have rigorous academics and support the student-athletes in their academic work as well as in their sports. DIII is a good way to go for a better chance at a healthy balance. I think the Ivys also support the academics of their athletes, but most of the athletes recruited by the Ivys choose to go there because of the academics, since there are no athletic scholarships.</p>