Frequently Asked Questions Recruiting is Complicated
Recruiting is Complicated
Our Answers are Not
Transparent answers about our process, our packages, and how high-academic recruiting really works
Questions before getting started?
Explore the most common questions families have about our process. If you still have questions, book a free consultation and speak directly with our team.
Talk to our teamSigning Day Advisors help student-athletes and their families understand where they stand in the recruiting process and build a strategy around their academic, athletic, and recruiting goals.
The SDA Compass is in-house built recruiting fit score. It looks at three categories and compares your athlete to each school on their list, so you know where they stand.
Academics Athletics Activities
See how the Compass works → SDA is built for student-athletes and families who want a structured, data-informed approach to navigating college recruiting. Our end goal is to find a school that balances strong academics with your athletic ambitions.
We focus on academically strong programs, where grades matter just as much as times in the recruiting process.
Ivy League NESCAC UAA High-Academic Division I
Recruiting timelines vary by sport, school, and athlete. Starting early gives families more time to understand the landscape, develop the athlete's profile, and make informed decisions as opportunities arise. Book a consultation to learn more about our personalized timelines and key recruiting dates.
We underwent this exact process ourselves, so we give families an honest evaluation&mdash not a sales pitch.
- Founded by athletes who competed at these levels
- A transparent evaluation of where you stand, no inflated odds
- We know both the academic and athletic sides of recruiting
No. SDA provides recruiting guidance and assessment but cannot guarantee admission, athletic offers, roster positions, scholarships, or specific recruiting outcomes
Yes. Purchasing a package is the beginning of your work with SDA, not the end. As your athlete progresses through the recruiting process, SDA can continue to provide strategy, communication guidance, decision-making support, and adjustments based on new opportunities, goals, and changes in your athlete's recruiting journey
Start by booking a free consultation. This gives your family an opportunity to discuss your athlete's goals, ask questions, and determine which SDA service is right for you
Still have questions?
Start with a free consultation and talk through your athlete's goals with the SDA team
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