SPIRE Offers Robust College Planning & Placement Program

GENEVA, Ohio, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With limited college spots and scholarships available, student athletes often need support and guidance during the college and career planning process. SPIRE's approach to college preparation has proven consistently effective, resulting in a 100% success rate—with some eventually going on to have successful professional careers.

"We have been fortunate to have had many talented student athletes come through our doors year after year," said Brian Oliver, SPIRE Director of Admissions. "These students have gone to schools like Rutgers, UVA, and Penn State—just to name a few," he said. "They have also gone on to The Olympic Games, The Final Four and the NBA."

According to Oliver, SPIRE believes that the college and career process is one of the most important aspects of Academy life—and the earlier that process is started, the better. "Our mission for the College Preparation Program is to find the best possible college fit for every student based on their individual passion and academic levels," said Oliver. "At SPIRE, one of our goals is to create independence through training the student athlete to be responsible for their game and their education in order to ensure that they are as college-ready as possible."

Student athletes and their parents report that the college placement process can be intimidating without clear direction and a solid plan, especially for international students who are not familiar with the strict National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requirements and rules. SPIRE has a college planning and placement team who, together with the Academy's coaches, are prepared to lead and guide students through the process and give everyone the best opportunity to make the right decision for them.

SPIRE graduates have gone on to attend schools with prestigious programs such as:

American University
Arizona State University
Boise State University
California Art Institute
California Baptist University
Coastal Carolina University
Columbia University
Concordia University in California
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
East Carolina University
Eastern Michigan University
Fairfield University
Florida Athletic University
Florida Institute of Technology
Frostburg State University
Georgetown University
Gillette College
Indian River State College
Intendenica de Maldonado—Uruguay
James Madison University
Kent State University
Loughborough University (GB)
Lynn University
Maryville University
McKendree University
Miami University (OH)
Michigan State University
Mid-Michigan College
National Basketball League (Australia)
North Carolina State University
Ohio University
Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma State University
Penn State University
Providence College
Rutgers University
Sacred Heart University
San Diego State University
Sienna University
St. Andrews College - South Africa
St. Bonaventure University
The Ohio State University
University Evansville
University of Arkansas
University of Auckland (New Zealand)
University of Buffalo
University of California at Los Angeles
University of California–Riverside
University of Charleston
University of Chicago
University of Colorado
University of Exeter
University of Georgia
University of Hawaii
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Louisville
University of Maine
University of Massachusetts
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of New Mexico
University of North Carolina–Asheville
University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
University of Rhode Island
University of South Carolina Upstate
University of Southern California
University of South Pacific
University of Tampa
University of Texas–Arlington
University of Utah
University of Vermont
Utah State University
Washington & Lee University
Washington State University
Wesleyan University
Western Carolina University
West Virginia University
Wichita State University
Xavier University
Youngstown State University

The following SPIRE Academy and After-School High School "Local Elite" Track and Field alumni have matriculated to an equally prestigious group of colleges and universities:

Akron University
Butler University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western
Charleston Southern
Columbia University
Cornell University
Eastern Michigan
Hillsdale College
Lake Erie College
Michigan State
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Oklahoma State University
Penn State University
St. Louis University
U.S. Naval Academy
University of Buffalo
University of California at Los Angeles
University of Cincinnati
University of Michigan
University of Mount Union
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of Texas
University of Virginia
William & Mary University
Xavier University
Youngstown State

"With limited college spots and scholarships available, SPIRE IA gives student athletes and their families an edge in college planning and placement," said Oliver. "And it's never too early for student athletes to begin exploring their options."

Boarding school applications are open for the current academic year as well as post grad programs. For more information about the SPIRE Way, visit https://www.spireinstitute.org/academy.

SOURCE SPIRE IA (Institute and Academy)