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Is It Better to Transfer to a Prep School in 9th – 12th Grade and Reclass? Or Graduate and Do a Post-Grad Year?

by Cory Heitz | Feb 1, 2023 | Applying To Prep School

80% of my clients are post-grads.  They play out their high school career in their hometown yet still need a post-grad year for all the benefits that it provides.  But is it better to do this or to transfer out of a high school before graduation to spend time at a...

How to Get the Most Out of a Prep School Experience

by Cory Heitz | Nov 8, 2022 | Applying To Prep School, Choosing A Prep School

Players that reach out to PREP Athletics are looking at prep school as a way to enhance their athletic potential. This is the reason I chose to do a post-grad year at a prep school.  While going to a prep school will absolutely help develop a player’s game, there are...

The Benefits of Visiting Prep Schools Before Committing to One

by Cory Heitz | Nov 3, 2022 | Applying To Prep School, Choosing A Prep School

In 1994, I traveled with my father to the East Coast to visit four campuses.  The Naval Academy, Navy Prep, The US Military Academy (West Point) and the US Military Academy Prep School were all part of our trip.  It was October and on our rental car’s radio we heard...

What is the Process in Which Prep Schools Recruit Athletes?

by Cory Heitz | Sep 8, 2022 | Applying To Prep School

Prep schools recruit players in different ways.  In this article we will discuss the top three. 1) Direct Recruiting – Some very established prep schools can sit back and build a roster based on the players and coaches that reach out to them directly. This is a...

Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Prep School for Athletics

by Cory Heitz | Jan 19, 2022 | Applying To Prep School, Choosing A Prep School

Choosing a prep school can be a very stressful time for players and their families.  I have been involved with many families in their decision making and here are some mistakes one wants to avoid when choosing a prep school. 1) Choosing based on only tuition – Prep...

Prep Schools Vs. Basketball Academies: What are the Differences and Why Does It Matter?

by Cory Heitz | Jan 18, 2022 | Applying To Prep School, Choosing A Prep School

One of the most common misconceptions I deal with in the basketball world is that basketball academies and brick and mortar prep schools are the same; they are not.  They are vastly different and this article will give players and their families a breakdown on what...
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