Event · Sun, May 24 · 2:00–3:30 PM ET
Athletic recruiting: turning sports into an admissions edge.
A 90-minute in-person parent session at our Irvine office on how athletic talent translates into US college admissions. Co-hosted with Polar Sports.
About this session
What this session is for.
Athletic talent can open doors at US colleges — but only if families understand the recruiting calendar, the rules, and what coaches actually evaluate. This 90-minute parent session is meant to demystify the path: from when athletic interest becomes a strategic asset to how scholarships and NCAA recruiting fit into the broader application.
What you'll learn
Four parts of the path.
01
Talent vs. Hobby
The essential difference between an athletic talent that translates into admissions leverage and an extracurricular that doesn't.
02
NCAA Recruiting Mechanics
What coaches actually look at, how the recruiting calendar works, and the core criteria that shape an offer.
03
Application Competitiveness
How to turn athletic experience into a clear advantage in the broader college application — not just the athletic side.
04
Scholarships & Age-Based Planning
Scholarship opportunities and what to focus on at each grade level — from middle school to senior year.
Speakers
Two perspectives on the same path.
Todd
Founder, Polar Sports
Former NCAA student-athlete with a top US boarding-school background. Founded Polar Sports to translate athletic talent into admissions outcomes — has worked with 100+ families across US college and boarding-school placements.
Stella Meng
Admissions Consultant, JC Education
UCLA Economics, Harvard Business School. IECA- and NACAC-certified admissions consultant with 6+ years guiding families through US college applications — including 100+ students placed into Top 30 colleges and top US boarding schools.
Who it's for
Families this session is built around.
- Families with a student-athlete in middle or high school.
- High-school students considering US college applications.
- Lower-grade students starting to plan an athletic path.
- Families weighing how athletic talent fits the broader admissions plan.
Details
Session details.
Date
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Time
2:00 – 3:30 PM ET
Format
In-person · 7000 Palo Verde, Irvine, CA
Language
Bilingual: English / Mandarin
Seats
Limited capacity
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Registration is free, seats are capped. After registering you'll receive the webinar link and a short pre-event briefing.
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