<p>I am looking for a little direction, I am currently a Junior in High school and I am a baseball player. I have not even played my junior year as of yet. I have recently just returned from an "Unofficial" visit with a D1 College. Long story short, I was offered a baseball scholarship of 51% to include Room & Board along with a meal card. I realize that baseball scholarships are hard to come by. I am only 16 years old and have never been away from home. My dilemma is, do I jump on this great offer or do I wait until after my junior year and hope for others???</p>
<p>There is a recruited athletes forum here on CC:</p>
<p>[Athletic</a> Recruits - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/athletic-recruits/]Athletic”>Athletic Recruits - College Confidential Forums)</p>
<p>People that post there may have more insight into the taking it vs. waiting strategy.</p>
<p>Does your coach have any experience with previous players being recruited for D1?</p>
<p>From a financial standpoint, the bottom line is whether you and your parents can afford the school even with 51% paid for.</p>
<p>As for being away from home, how far away is the school? From my experience, most students do a lot of growing up and maturing in junior and senior years of high school. You probably will too and if the finances work out, you should be able to handle it.</p>