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Michael Feb 24th 2013 7:13 am

Re: Area's and Univesitys in usa
 

Originally Posted by Ash1 (Post 10565002)
Hi yes done that got the list for NCAA Div l and Div ll, inc confernce/regional and national results her aim is for Div 1, a lot depends on is they can offer the full scholarship and her position as OH or OPP/RT, or need someone in that position. Done the Stats applied to the area she would like to be in and uni's that do the degrees she is interested in, which so far leaves us with 3 in Div l Virginnia commonwealth Richmond, offered full sholarship, Florida Atlantic Div l Boca Raton saying yes to offering full scholarship speaking to again tomorrow. an Auburn uni Alabama the rest are Div ll , with offers still coming in but need the full scholarship thing, yes tried Stanford have no scholarships left contacted them last August 2012, so been a ongoing thing :)

Of all the colleges you listed, Auburn is by far the best know due to having one of the best football teams.

Beaverstate Feb 24th 2013 7:32 am

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Originally Posted by Michael (Post 10565030)
Of all the colleges you listed, Auburn is by far the best know due to having one of the best football teams.

Not this past year:rofl:

ian-mstm Feb 24th 2013 12:27 pm

Re: Area's and Univesitys in usa
 

Originally Posted by Ash1 (Post 10564920)
Hi thanks for the info she has dual nationality UK and Nz, and has interest in Foresics and Sports management.

Has she considered Marshall University? I can't speak to their sports management program, but if she's keen on forensics - it has one of the highest ranked (if not the highest ranked) forensics programs in the US. I work at MU's Forensic Science Center.

Ian

Bob Feb 24th 2013 12:50 pm

Re: Area's and Univesitys in usa
 

Originally Posted by Michael (Post 10564964)
If she wants to be competitive in volleyball, she needs to go to a division 1 college. The following is the current NCAA rankings of all division 1 schools for women's volleyball.

http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/volleyb...volleyball_rpi

Stanford University has probably been the overall best women's volleyball team for the past 30 years either winning or being runner up to the national title nearly 50% of the time.

What's the aim here, sport or education?

Looking at that list, it doesn't seem that they both go hand in hand. Though depends on if any of them specialise in the subjects interested.

If they're a top flight school and you've a good enough sporting record, they will find a way to get you, so always worth a second punt at Stanford.

Bob Feb 24th 2013 12:53 pm

Re: Area's and Univesitys in usa
 

Originally Posted by ian-mstm (Post 10565353)
Has she considered Marshall University? I can't speak to their sports management program, but if she's keen on forensics - it has one of the highest ranked (if not the highest ranked) forensics programs in the US. I work at MU's Forensic Science Center.

Ian

The missus has a cousin who goes there and a uncle who teaches there as well, though he's history. Looks really lovely and the cousin enjoys the sports/US football out there.

No idea about the rest of the place though.

Michael Feb 24th 2013 2:11 pm

Re: Area's and Univesitys in usa
 

Originally Posted by Bob (Post 10565389)
What's the aim here, sport or education?

Looking at that list, it doesn't seem that they both go hand in hand. Though depends on if any of them specialise in the subjects interested.

If they're a top flight school and you've a good enough sporting record, they will find a way to get you, so always worth a second punt at Stanford.

Unless she is a top player from around the world, Stanford would likely be extremely difficult to get a scholarship for their women's volleyball program. I find it pretty unusual that Stanford attracts the top players since Stanford doesn't give much leeway academically to their jocks and they must maintain good grades to participate in their sports programs.

Ash1 Feb 25th 2013 2:25 am

Re: Area's and Univesitys in usa
 

Originally Posted by Bob (Post 10565389)
What's the aim here, sport or education?

Looking at that list, it doesn't seem that they both go hand in hand. Though depends on if any of them specialise in the subjects interested.

If they're a top flight school and you've a good enough sporting record, they will find a way to get you, so always worth a second punt at Stanford.

Thanks Bob, Stanford have no scholarships left :(

Ash1 Feb 26th 2013 6:58 pm

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Hi Thanks for all the help so far, my daughter is still in talks with some university's and a few others.
so the options and interests are
1. Virginia commonwealth uni Richmond.Div 1 for volleyball
2. Mc Neese State Uni Louisiana. Div 1
3.Florida Atlantic Uni Boca Raton Div 1
4.Colorado state Uni Div 1 ANY INFO ON UNI OR AREA:) Div 1
5.Nova Southeastern Uni Fort Lauderdale Div 2
6.Lamar Uni in Beaumont Texas ANY INFO ON UNI OR AREA :) Div 1
7.Troy Uni , Troy Alabama ANY INFO ON UNI OR AREA:) Div 1
8.University of Houston Texas ANY INFOR ON UNI OR AREA:) Div 1
9Armstrong Atlantic Georgia DIV 2
10 Florida community college Jacksonville NJCAA
hOPING TO NARROW IT DOWN TO THREE,:confused:

Ash1 Feb 26th 2013 7:00 pm

Re: Area's and Univesitys in usa
 

Originally Posted by ian-mstm (Post 10564910)
I'm working on my PhD at NSU. What would you like to know? It's a lovely campus in a relatively nice area of town. Lots of shops and restaurants. Ft. Lauderdale consolidated its various higher education facilities into an "education corridor", so around NSU there are 4 more universities - all within walking distance of each other. The Miami Dolphins have their training facility at NSU... if she fancies American football. And perhaps best of all, NSU is only about 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and some very nice beaches!

Ian

Hi Ian, will probably get my daughter to pm you on Nova Southeastern for info if thats is ok :)

jeffreyhy Feb 26th 2013 7:02 pm

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No wonder you've got so much time to be posting.

Regards, JEff



Originally Posted by ian-mstm (Post 10564910)
I'm working on my PhD at NSU. ...
Ian


Michael Feb 26th 2013 7:15 pm

Re: Area's and Univesitys in usa
 

Originally Posted by Ash1 (Post 10571450)
Hi Thanks for all the help so far, my daughter is still in talks with some university's and a few others.
so the options and interests are
1. Virginia commonwealth uni Richmond.Div 1 for volleyball
2. Mc Neese State Uni Louisiana. Div 1
3.Florida Atlantic Uni Boca Raton Div 1
4.Colorado state Uni Div 1 ANY INFO ON UNI OR AREA:) Div 1
5.Nova Southeastern Uni Fort Lauderdale Div 2
6.Lamar Uni in Beaumont Texas ANY INFO ON UNI OR AREA :) Div 1
7.Troy Uni , Troy Alabama ANY INFO ON UNI OR AREA:) Div 1
8.University of Houston Texas ANY INFOR ON UNI OR AREA:) Div 1
9Armstrong Atlantic Georgia DIV 2
10 Florida community college Jacksonville NJCAA
hOPING TO NARROW IT DOWN TO THREE,:confused:

Didn't you mentioned Auburn previously? Community colleges are normally two year colleges.

Ash1 Feb 26th 2013 8:22 pm

Re: Area's and Univesitys in usa
 

Originally Posted by Michael (Post 10571494)
Didn't you mentioned Auburn previously? Community colleges are normally two year colleges.

Hi Yes did mention Auburn uni before, we spoke to them yesterday, they are off recruiting to europe, they like beniece (daughter) as a player not sure if right for their team :( the coach really helpfull and very nice
going to see what they see id europe first.

Michael Feb 26th 2013 8:35 pm

Re: Area's and Univesitys in usa
 

Originally Posted by Ash1 (Post 10571631)
Hi Yes did mention Auburn uni before, we spoke to them yesterday, they are off recruiting to europe, they like beniece (daughter) as a player not sure if right for their team :( the coach really helpfull and very nice
going to see what they see id europe first.

That is the problem. Schools with good budgets for women's volleyball have scouts that travel the US and Europe watching top teams play and evaluate the players. Unfortunately few travel to Australia or NZ so they wouldn't likely see your daughter play and wouldn't be sure of her talent.

MarylandNed Feb 27th 2013 1:43 pm

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Originally Posted by Michael (Post 10564964)
If she wants to be competitive in volleyball, she needs to go to a division 1 college.

Yeah but it depends on what she wants more. It seems like a full ride and the academics are more important - with volleyball being the vehicle to achieve that. Seems like she has her head screwed on if you ask me.

penguinsix Feb 27th 2013 1:45 pm

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I think Colorado State in Fort Collins is supposed to be a very beautiful campus and area. Never been myself.

Doesn't U. Nebraska have a good women's volleyball team?


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