<p>I am a junior, and I'm interested in applying to Boston College. I have been playing softball for over 7 years, 1 year JV in high school, and Varsity Junior and senior year, plus playing for various other leagues. I was on Boston College's website and couldn't find anything about recruiting. I feel and my coaches feel that I am almost good enough to play for a division one team at the moment and will be good enough by the time I'm a senior. (i'm a pitcher and first basemen by the way). Anyway, I was wondering if anyone knew where I would be able to go and let them know that I am interested because I think it will definitely improve my chances of getting in, because I am slightly below the typical Boston College applicant, at least I think.</p>
<p>I have a son playing D-I sports in college and have spent many hours talking to coaches and other people re: the recruiting process. My advice to anyone who wants to create their own recruitment is to do two things: 1) Send the coach a short letter introducing yourself as an athlete and student and invite them to come see you play and/or practice this year. Include a schedule of events you will be participating in during the viewing period for your particular sport- look on ncaa.org for more info. List all honors and athletic acheivements. If your parents played in college, olympics, etc., mention that. ALSO, this is important, send an unofficial transcript and a copy of your SAT/ACT scores (PSAT will do if that is all you have). 2) Give your HS coach an info sheet that explains why you would be a good fit for the college/coach you wish to play for and have her phone the softball office and tell their coaching staff about you. Have your coach give them your home address so they can mail you a questionaire to fill out and send back. Grades are very important, as are SAT scores. Coaches do not want to worry about their athletes being academically eligible during their season of sport. It's really easy to just pick up the phone and call a coach. They have a lot of restrictions on when they can call a prospective athlete, but you can call them as often as you like. Get the number from the university. Know the who the coaching staff is and something about the program before you initiate contact. (All available online) Believe me, if you are good enough to play for them, they will be thrilled to find a sleeper recruit that no one else knows about. Keep in mind though, that D-1 sports are highly competitive and you need to be competitive at a national level. Good Luck!</p>
<p>Also be aware that BC is part of the ACC, which is one of the most competitive leagues in the country. they basically look at national level recruits, so you really have to be among the best</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice Huskem55 :) I am well aware of that. I think I have a fairly decent chance though because my pitching coach's daughter is one of UPENN's star pitchers and he said that I have a shot at division I level. Plus, I think it also depends on what positions the school's team needs to fill. Anyone, else have any advice?</p>