<p>I'm a senior in VA. I'm a lady hooper and unfortunately I will not be able to play this year, which is my last year.</p>
<p>I'm trying to go to a D2 school in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. I don't mind going D3 but they don't give athletic scholarships. I'm not trying to go to the WNBA or pursue basketball after my college career. I just know that with my financial situation, basketball is the only way I can get out here, besides joining the military. I'd prefer to go to a school where athletics is put last. </p>
<p>I don't mind going to a Junior College either. I don't have a lot of help when it comes to college. I came here to ask you guys because I know there's a wide variety of people with different types of experiences and view points. I have a few questions..</p>
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<li><p>Should I play AAU in the spring/summer and send film to some coaches? </p></li>
<li><p>Should I apply to the colleges I'm interested in and then contact coaches?</p></li>
<li><p>Is it ok for me to contact NJCAA coaches? Should I send them film?</p></li>
<li><p>If I'm able to go out of state and play for a community/junior college, where would I<br>
love? Do they take care of housing? </p></li>
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<p>Please give me some advice. My parents aren't helpful. I'm just trying to make something of myself. Thank you. Any advice is greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>It’s not the same topic. I clearly asked different questions in this thread prior to the previous one I posted. The questions I asked in this, were not answered in the other one.</p>
<p>You are very, very late in the process. Unless you are a superstar (unlikely, since you would have already been found), it is unlikely that any school will have any athletic money left, and rosters are close to full with commited athletes.</p>
<p>Contact coaches yesterday!!!</p>
<p>AAU this spring and summer will be too late for video. It will be needed to keep your skills where they should be but it will be little help getting you recruited. Although to be fair, I’m sure there is a school here or there that you might be able to find in the spring still looking to fill a spot or two.</p>
<p>Out of state community college may not be able to take you due to residency requirements (or they may be extra expensive), check with schools you are interested in. </p>
<p>Nobody will take care of housing except d1/d2 schools (athletic money) or other schools if your financial need is sufficient.</p>
<p>I’d suggest looking into need based aid first - most schools have an aid calculator. It will be quite a challenge at this late date to find any basketball money.</p>
<p>at this point without knowing anything other than what you written, you pretty much need to apply to whatever schools you want D2/D3, make a decision based on your acceptances, intoduce yourself to the coaching staff and see if you can make the squad as a work on. That is probably your best option and because the talent level may not be at the school that you gain admission too you should no problem.</p>
<p>I currently have 10th grader that talent wise is probably better than a lot of D3 & D2 schools that have already expressed an interest, so walking on isn’t a stretch.</p>
<p>If I walk on and make the team, I still can’t have that turn into a scholarship until the following years… I think I’m out of luck. </p>
<p>I guess I could try going to a community college here and then trying to get offered that way. The only thing is I don’t think that a coach of the schools I’m interested in would look at me… Would I just send him or her film after the season?</p>
<p>If you’re not able to play your last season it will be very difficult, almost impossible to win an athletic scholarship for next basketbal season. Is there a reason why you’re sitting out this year? You’ll lose an important year of competition which would demonstrate your potential at the next level. In my opinion, your only choice is DIII but since you’re not competing your last year of high school they might even be hesitant. You can try sending film but most college coaches go straight to high school or aau coaches for film and to get a feel for a players work ethic and attitude. If this is your dream I’d say go for it but also be realistic. You also may want to check into NAIA programs.</p>
<p>Another option might be a post graduate year, depending on your talent level. New England has several dozen prep schools that have competitive basketball teams and offer a reboot to college recruiting. Many of them offer need based financial aid. Perhaps another avenue to pursue?</p>