When student-athlete makes the decision that they want to compete in college athletics, they typically are not thinking about the many options that are available at 2-year schools. Make sure to check out our article where we discuss the differences between the college athletic divisions. There are several benefits to attending a two-year college before transferring to a four-year college for both sports and academics. Here are some of the key benefits:
- Cost savings: Two-year colleges are generally less expensive than four-year colleges, which means that students can save money on tuition and other expenses. This can be especially beneficial for student-athletes who may not receive full athletic scholarships and want to reduce their student loan debt.
- Smaller class sizes: Two-year colleges typically have smaller class sizes, which can provide more individual attention from instructors and a better learning environment for students. This can be especially helpful for student-athletes who may have busy schedules due to sports practices and games.
- Opportunity to improve academic skills: Two-year colleges offer students the opportunity to improve their academic skills and prepare for the rigor of a four-year college. This can be especially beneficial for student-athletes who may have struggled with certain academic subjects in high school or need extra help to succeed in college-level courses.
- Opportunity to develop athletic skills: Two-year colleges offer student-athletes the opportunity to develop their athletic skills and gain experience competing at the collegiate level. This can be especially helpful for student-athletes who may not have received as much exposure or playing time in high school.
- Easy transfer process: Many two-year colleges have transfer agreements with four-year colleges, which can make the transfer process smoother and easier for students. This can be especially beneficial for student-athletes who want to continue playing their sport at a higher level while pursuing a four-year degree.
- Opportunity to continue playing sports: Two-year colleges offer student-athletes the opportunity to continue playing their sport while preparing for a transfer to a four-year college. This can be especially helpful for student-athletes who may not have received as much attention from four-year college recruiters and want to showcase their skills and abilities.
Overall, attending a two-year college before transferring to a four-year college can provide several benefits for student-athletes, including cost savings, academic and athletic skill development, and a smoother transfer process. It is important for student-athletes to carefully consider their goals and priorities when deciding whether to attend a two-year college or go directly to a four-year college.
How Can SportsRecruits Help Me Find Two-Year Colleges That I Can Compete For?
SportsRecruits offers a number of features that can assist student-athletes in identifying the right college programs for them. The Advanced School Search is a search engine that all SportsRecruits users can take advantage of that will help narrow down college programs based on whatever criteria is most important. You can sort schools by division, level, location, size, and much more!
SportsRecruits also gives student-athletes the ability to communicate with college coaches through a built-in Messaging System. This is a very efficient way for student-athletes to email college coaches, which gives them access to all of the information you have filled out on your profile!
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Mike Babich is a Senior Recruiting Analyst at SportsRecruits. Mike has experience in collegiate athletics as a former football student-athlete at Mount Ida College, as well as a Graduate Assistant and Assistant Football Coach at Long Island University. He also served in the role of an Admissions Counselor for two years at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, New York. He has a passion for helping student-athletes better navigate and understand the recruiting process.
