Another crucial aspect in securing a good educational institution is the academic side—your high school grades, SAT scores, and TOEFL scores. If two students have similar athletic levels but significant differences in academic performance, the coach will typically offer the shooting scholarship to the better student.

This is because students must meet minimum academic standards to be accepted into sports leagues, making academics as important as athletics in several respects:

• Sports Eligibility: Minimum grades are required on exams to be accepted into sports leagues.
• Academic Acceptance: To gain admission to the institutions, athletes must meet the academic requirements of the SAT and TOEFL exams.
• Academic Scholarships: Good grades and strong SAT and TOEFL scores can lead to additional academic scholarships, increasing the total scholarship amount. 

Therefore, the higher the academic performance, the more options the athlete will have and the more financial support they will receive from the institution.

Each institution or coach has different minimum academic standards. That’s why at Awex Education, we evaluate each academic and athletic profile to find the best fit for each athlete.

In the United States, there are over a thousand educational institutions with shooting teams that are part of various leagues. The level of shooting at these institutions is also quite broad.

Shooting programs tend to allocate more scholarships to women than to men, so the chances of receiving shooting scholarships are higher for women. Scholarships are awarded based on the athlete’s athletic and academic level.

Coaches will be in contact with athletes one or even two years before starting at the institution. However, final decisions are made based on performance metrics from a year before starting in the U.S., during the athlete’s final year of high school.

While athletes may specialize in a particular event, coaches often look for versatile athletes who can compete in multiple events within their discipline.

In the distance and middle-distance sector, opportunities can be even greater as these athletes can compete in both cross-country and track, making them potentially more appealing to coaches and increasing the likelihood of higher scholarships.

Coaches assess an athlete’s shooting level through various factors:

• Official Scores or Times: Coaches review official performance metrics.
• National and International Competitions: Participation and results in recognized competitions are considered.
• Shooting Video: A video showcasing the athlete’s skills and performance.
• Awex Education Evaluation: 

With all this information, AWEX Education evaluates each athlete and their family and collaborates with educational institutions that align with their athletic and academic level, providing strong opportunities for obtaining a sports scholarship and joining the team.

The goal of Awex Education is to help athletes from all over the world gain access to an educational institution in the United States with an athletic and/or academic scholarship. Therefore, we seek the best centers for each athlete, as well as the maximum athletic and/or academic scholarship.

Here’s how the process of obtaining a shooting scholarship at an American educational institution works. The first part is where the athlete needs to work to achieve the best possible athletic and academic results:

1. Achieve the Highest Shooting Level Possible: The higher the athlete’s level, the greater their chances of obtaining a shooting scholarship in the U.S. Additionally, they will have a wider range of options to choose from. It is important to plan shooting training and competition schedules to reach the best possible marks.
2. Achieve the Highest Academic Level Possible: It is very important to focus on studies to reach the highest academic level. This way, we can have more options available and even obtain academic scholarships to reduce the annual cost. Proper preparation for the TOEFL and SAT exams is essential.

In the second part of the process, we at Awex Education take over. It is very important to contact Awex Education well in advance and start preparing the process early. This will increase the chances of obtaining a sports scholarship in the United States and provide more options to choose from. We recommend starting the process between 1 and 2 years before the intended start date in the U.S.

We analyze the individual case and their chances of obtaining an athletic scholarship in the United States based on the shooting level, academic performance, and expectations of the student and their family. At Awex Education, we provide this FREE evaluation with no obligation and meet with the athlete and family to explain the real possibilities. Once the family decides to start the process, we handle the following steps:

• We study the individual case of each athlete, sports level, academic level, and preferences regarding educational institutions. We look for options that best match your preferences and sports, academic, and financial profile. We talk to the family and examine what they are looking for to offer them the best options that meet the family’s requirements.
• We create a personal tracking sheet for each athlete’s case. In this tracking sheet, we plan with the family the steps to follow, exam dates, preparation for these exams (depending on the league’s focus), as well as short-term, medium-term, and long-term objectives of the process.
• We offer support for SAT and TOEFL exam registrations.
• We offer support in creating the sports video with advice and guidance to obtain a good video. The video is very important as it is used to recruit players. We handle the final editing of the athlete’s video.
• With the final video in hand, we create an academic and sports profile of the athlete to contact shooting coaches.
• We start contacting institutions that match the athlete’s profile and preferences. We work with most educational institutions in the United States, from all states that correspond to the athlete’s profile.
• We negotiate with each coach or institution to obtain the maximum scholarship and the best possible conditions for each athlete.
• We present a report with several options with enough time to make a decision. The report includes information such as: name of the institution, location, size, academic level, sports level, price without scholarship, scholarship amount, annual price to pay…
• We offer several options within the budget. We will always provide several alternatives so that families can choose among them.
• We help the athlete and their family in choosing the institution, we advise and guide, but the final decision is made by the family.
• We handle the signing of the final offer from the educational institution with which the athlete wants to commit.
• We carry out the admission procedure for the academic leagues in which the school competes (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA).
• We carry out the admission process with the chosen institution (sending transcripts, sending SAT and TOEFL exams, admission paperwork…).
• We finalize the meal and accommodation plans for the athlete.
• We take care of obtaining health insurance in the U.S.
• We handle the processing of the student visa for the U.S. with each athlete.
• We organize the flights and arrival of the athlete to ensure they have someone upon arrival.
• We help with the arrival at the institution with advice and assistance with questions (sending money, banking cards, questions on initial arrival in the U.S.).
• We assist in obtaining academic work within the institution.
• We provide support throughout the athlete’s stay in the United States for anything they need, school changes, questions, or necessary paperwork. All at NO additional cost.
• When students are in their 3rd or 4th year of university, we offer a course at an English university that prepares them for the job market and helps them obtain job offers.

In addition to all this, a very important factor that makes a difference in our service is the personal approach. We are in constant contact with our athletes and their families. We communicate via WhatsApp or calls, and in case of an emergency, you can contact us at any time outside office hours.