When college athletes are asked what is the major difference between college athletics and high school athletics, the three most common answers given are:

• The competition level is so much higher
• The workout is very regimented
• Time management is very difficult

The sections to the right will point out how to handle not only the mental and physical aspects of collegiate athletics, but also give you guidelines on the type of athlete colleges are looking for, and how to set goals to achieve your dreams.