The "recruiting" process

<p>Hi guys! I wondered if someone could give me an insight on universities and college sport recruiting process...
Namely, I would like to apply for sport scholarship and I have sent to some colleges and univs my profile for both school and sport achievements.
Now, I was wondering, do schools have the custom to "wait until the last minute" to inform you whether you are eligible for one or to contact you at all?
To be more precise, I have sent my stats for cross-country... Being that cross-country is an "autumn" sport, should I expect to be contacted somewhere around November, when the season ends?
If anyone could provide me any kind of information on this (from his own experience, experience of others etc.), I would be more than thankful... Thanks you all in advance!</p>

<p>I would post this question on the parents forum as there are many parents of student athletes who can give you insight.</p>

<p>Thanks a lot, I'll do that...</p>