My 2019 "true" freshman has received serious interest from 3 schools. He was identified as a prospect this Fall, we visited all three schools and one of the three have made an offer. We have decided NOT to move forward with any of the schools because my son has no idea what he wants to major in, what career he wants to pursue let alone, what school he wants to attend. He is 14 years old and I won't pressure him or make a decision for him. Its lacrosse, the scholarships are a small % of the overall cost. There is no need to rush a decision in my opinion.
Just one Dad not drinking the Kool Aid. Maybe I'm wrong, we'll see.
Stop your nonsense, if you went to prospect camps and took the time to visit 3 schools like you say why wouldn't you seriously look into offers. First off most schools wouldn't want him to declare a major at least until the middle of his sophomore year or junior year. And 25% on a $60K school still adds up over 4 years if he's a stud like you say 50% really adds up. There has been a handful or less of LI kids who have committed and I"m pretty sure your kid isn't that caliber of a player.
It sounds like this parent did indeed seriously explore all of the opportunities (one offer) and made a decision not to accept the offer that was made. Level headed and thoughtful decision making should be encouraged, not attacked. You appear to be a sour grapes parent who wishes they were in the position this guy is in. Kudos to the parent who is not jumping at a fractional lax scholarship for a 14 or 15 year old kid.
Exactly! Did the previous poster even read his post? When did he say that he didn't seriously look into offers? He said he went to the prospect days and got one offer out of three, and his son decided not to take it. Should he have accepted the first one he received at 14? I won't let my son commit to the first one who shows interest either as a 9th grader, who would?? Did he say he had a 25% offer? Did he say he received a 50% offer? Did he say he's a stud? Where exactly did you get all of these words you are putting into his mouth? You're clearly insane - LOL...
