<p>I think that an average student that is interested in the college search process can probably do a fine job with minimal parental help, but I think a HS athlete really has a lot more on his plate if they intend to play in college. Hilldweller’s post #20 was spot on. I know a few students that played in College and none were looking at D-1 schools and they still had many more hoops to jump through then the average student.</p>