East Ave Girls Lacrosse College Recruiting Guidance

Your future in college lacrosse starts in the classroom and at practice.

No matter the level, you have to earn it.

Your next steps of competing in lacrosse, no matter what level, are a culmination of your efforts in the classroom and on the field. Your coaches and directors are here to support you in the process, and help guide you and your family as you continue with steps towards competing in college. Our support, however, will be only a small addition to the effort and attitude that you are cultivating in your school work and your lacrosse skill.

The process is different for everyone- and it's important to understand that. Your test score may be different than a teammates, and their GPA could be different from yours. It's in these difference that make the search for your next steps so special. Although these differences help you to understand what you are looking for during your college search process, there is one thing that everyone needs to prioritize:

Being the best version of yourself.

In the classroom. On the field. In your community. In every place that you get to represent yourself. Academics and athletics are two of the three main factors that YOU can control- and always put your best foot forward. In being the best version of yourself in these areas, you open doors that otherwise may be closed, and build connections that strengthen your understanding of yourself, and what you are truly looking for in a college.

When you're willing to share your love for your sport and your dedication to your growth, the right people notice. When they do, be sure to keep in mind the top three considerations that will allow you to do so and be your best self.

Focus on the 3 A's

Academics

Affordability

Athletics

1. Academics

Can you get in? Consider the following factors in your and the schools' academic profiles that will play large role in your decision process.

College Considerations: (what types of students does this college enroll?)

  • GPA / Class Standing
  • High School Course Rigour (AP/Honors/Dual Credit)
  • SAT / ACT scores (or test optional)
  • Leadership and Involvement
  • Diversity
  • Relationships

Your individual considerations: (what do you want in your academic experience?)

  • Campus size (<3,000, 4,000 - 9,000, >9,000)
  • Class Size
  • Campus geographic location & proximity (urban, suburban, college town, etc.)
  • Major, minor, and concentration offerings
  • Flexibility with major/minor choices and access
  • Opportunity! Think research, internships, study abroad, etc.
  • Outcomes: where are their graduates and alumni now?
East Ave player Mimi Murphy being inducted into the Fenwick HS National Honors Society.

2. Affordability

Affordability comes down to what is best for you and your family. Taking the next steps to pursue higher education is an investment, so it's important to consider long term and short term implications on financials.

What does our family want to spend on college per year?

  • The cost is a combination of factors: tuition, room & board, books, misc. spending, and other costs of daily living.
  • Do you have help? Consider the amount of assistance you will receive through scholarships, grants, financial aid, outside scholarships, and potential athletic scholarships.

Every school is different in their process and offerings when it comes to all things cost. Knowing you and your families' goals, take all of your options into account before making a decision!

Athletics

Where is best for your best? As you consider playing at the next level, much of your activity within the sport will depend on the division level or club for which you play.

  • Being a student-athlete, how much lacrosse do you want to be a part of your experience? D1 is a full-time, year round job; NAIA and D2 is a full time commitment; and D3 is serious commitment, but with more flexibility. Consider ALL of your options before you rely on ONLY one division!
  • Consider the programs age and roster. Would you prefer to build and add value to a younger team right off the bat, or develop and fight for a spot at a well-established program?
  • Can the coaches articulate your role in their program?
  • Are the coaches the type of people you can see yourself playing for? Do you see them as role models and leaders ?
  • What are the teams' goals, values, and morals, and can you buy into those same ideals and align yourself with them?
  • Is there academic and career based supports available to student athletes?
  • Does the team have successful outcomes career wise, and a strong alumni network?
  • Does the team and everything they represent support your future plans beyond college, and lead you to individual growth?

East Ave College Commitments

East Ave College Commitments