Academic Concerns:

  • What’s the academic reputation like?
  • Do they have your course of study?
  • Who teaches (professors or aides)?
  • What is the student/teacher ratio?
  • What is the team graduation rate?
  • Is there a team academic advisor?
  • Is there a study hall?
  • Is tutorial assistance provided?
  • What is the progress report/grade policy?
  • What is the travel resulting in missed class policy?
  • What is the fifth year to finish degree policy?
  • What is the summer school policy?

Basketball Concerns:

  • What positions are you being recruited for?
  • What other players are they recruiting
  • Recruitment of other players at your position?
  • Will you be able to play, considering returnees?
  • What is their style of play?
  • What is the Head Coaches philosophy?
  • What are the team policies?
  • How does the team get along?
  • What is the level of competition?
  • Does the conference earn an NCAA bid?
  • What media coverage does the program get?
  • What kind of facilities are available to the team?
  • What is the practice schedule?
  • Do you player doubleheaders with the men?
  • Is there any competition with the men’s’ program?
  • Are there summer/pre/post season workouts?
  • Can you play another sport?
  • Can you participate in intramural activities?
  • Does the program have a shoe/apparel package?

Parent Concerns:

  • Health care of athletes?
  • Scholarship injury policy?
  • Meal plan (training table)?
  • Is food kept for late practices?
  • Athletic dormitories or student housing?
  • Policy concerning off-campus housing?
  • Distance from home?
  • Will games be scheduled closer to home?