Helping students navigate the college athletic recruiting process in a way that limits stress and maximizes their options.

1. Prospective Student-Athlete
College Counseling
Helping Students Navigate the College
Athletic Recruiting Process

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Prospective Student-Athlete College Counseling (PSACC) advises and coaches
prospective student-athletes throughout their college recruiting and selection
process. Being recruited by colleges opens the door to many opportunities. The
recruiting process can also be be limiting and stressful. We are here to help.
PSACC gives clients the information and tools to navigate their way through
the college athletic recruiting maze. A central part of this process is helping
clients discover what they really want from their college and athletic
experiences. We like to think of ourselves as the SAT tutors of the college
recruiting process. We can't do the work or take the test for you, but we will to
help you establish targets and strategies for achieving your goals.
Our goal is to help students first learn what they really want, and then help
them achieve it. We believe this will enable more students to have
outstanding experiences as student-athletes in college.
About PSACC
What We Do

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● Honest self-reflection, discovering what you really want for your college
career
● Guidance for balancing academics, social and personal responsibilities
● Athletic skill development
● How to research schools and programs
● Building and writing an athletic resume
● Learning how, when, and what to communicate with coaches
● Unofficial and Official Visits
● Scholarships and Financial Aid
● Identifying "best fit" colleges and programs
● Verbal Commitments
Discussion Topics Include the Following
What We Do

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● Academic planning (SAT, ACT, course selection guidance)
● Preparation for college student-athlete experience -- what to expect and
lessons learned
Throughout the course of the year, we meet with clients (the prospective
student-athlete -- not their parents) on a bi-weekly basis. We work with high
school students, grades 9-PG, to help them discover and maximize their
college options.
Discussion Topics Include the Following
What We Do

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PSACC is founded on a belief in education through athletics. Recruiting has
become an extension of the athletic experience and provides many learning
opportunities. By advising prospective student-athletes through their recruiting
and college selection process, we help students take advantage of these
learning opportunities so that they can develop a better sense of who they are
and what they want, while also maximizing their recruiting opportunities.
Our Philosophy
Philosophy

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Claire Sheldon founded Prospective Student-Athlete College
Counseling after spending three years as the Assistant Women’s
Golf Coach at Harvard University. During her coaching career
at Harvard, she assisted the Director of Golf in the recruiting
process for both the men’s and women’s golf teams. She has
seen first-hand what it takes to succeed in the recruiting process
and as a Division I student-athlete. She has also lived the
experience as a student-athlete at Harvard.
While Claire was coaching at Harvard, the women’s golf team won three Ivy
League Championships and established their place as a powerhouse within the
league and contender on the national level. Claire also served as an advisor to
first year students. As a testament to her ability to connect with and mentor
young adults, Claire was nominated for Harvard’s Star Family Prize for
Excellence in Advising in 2014.
Claire Sheldon
About the Founder

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From 2010-2012, Claire was a teacher, admissions officer,
and coach at The Taft School, a private boarding school in
Connecticut.
At Taft she worked with high school students of all ages.
Now, she draws on that experience as she works with PSACC
clients; she knows what high school students can handle and
makes them feel comfortable and confident throughout the
process.
Claire graduated from Harvard in 2010 with a degree in Psychology. She was
a four-year member of the women’s golf team and captain during her senior
year. Claire set records for the lowest score in Harvard Women’s Golf history
and still holds the record for most tournament wins. When she graduated,
Claire received Harvard’s Paget Prize, an award given to the senior student
who contributed the most to Harvard women’s athletics.
Claire Sheldon
About the Founder

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Still an avid golfer, Claire continued to play and compete on a state and national
level. Most recently, Claire won the 2012 Massachusetts Women’s Amateur
Championship. This was the second time that Claire won the event; she
previously won the State Championship in 2007.
At the National level, Claire qualified for and played in the US Women’s Amateur
Championship in 2009. She continues to compete at the National level as a
Mid-Amateur.
Claire Sheldon
About the Founder

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We offer two programs, both of which include a free consultation with the
prospective student-athlete and his or her parents:
ANNUAL PROGRAM
Full-service program, offered on an annual basis. Includes bi-weekly meetings*
throughout the course of the year and additional meetings or consultation when
appropriate.
INITIAL MEETING, TRIAL, AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
A good trial option, especially for those who are in middle school or early high
school. Includes three meetings* (in addition to free consultation), and may be
applied to the Annual Program service within 30 days of sign-up.
*Meetings take place in person or via video-conference.
Service Options
Services

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To learn more about PSACC, visit website at www.psacollegecounseling.com
Our regularly updated blog provides information on specific areas and topics in
college athletic recruiting. You can find our blog by visiting http://www.
psacollegecounseling.com/blog
Please also feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a free
consultation! The consultation provides a nice opportunity to learn more about
our services, ask questions, and get to know each other. It is also a great
opportunity to get free advice!
Email claire@psacollegecounseling.com to ask questions and learn more about
whether PSACC could be right for you.
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