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How Can We Help You?

Learn how to use the platform's tools and resources to navigate your recruitment or transfer journey

Getting Started

New to Play2College? Follow these steps to begin your journey

1

Create Your Account

Sign up using Google or Microsoft OAuth. Choose your role as a Parent or Student Athlete to personalize your experience.

Go to Login
2

Complete Your Profile

Fill in your personal information, academic details, athletic background, and set your timezone for personalized scheduling.

Setup Profile
3

Explore Colleges

Browse D1 & D2 basketball programs with comprehensive filtering. Find your perfect fit based on academics, athletics, and location.

Find Colleges
4

Track Your Journey

Add colleges to your list, track recruitment stages, schedule appointments, and monitor your progress through the dashboard.

Go to Dashboard

Platform Features

Discover everything Play2College has to offer

Discovery & Research

College Finder

Browse all D1 & D2 basketball programs with powerful filtering options.

  • Filter by conference, state, region, or climate
  • Sort by academic rankings, tuition, or acceptance rate
  • View men's and women's basketball program details
  • See arena capacity, facilities, and coaching staff
  • One-click add to your college list
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Interactive Regions Map

Explore colleges geographically with our interactive map visualization.

  • Visual map of all D1 & D2 programs across the USA
  • Filter by region (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, etc.)
  • Click markers for quick college details
  • See climate and location information
  • Plan campus visits efficiently
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College Detail Pages

Comprehensive information about each college in one place.

  • Academic rankings and acceptance rates
  • Men's & women's basketball rankings with visual indicators
  • Tuition costs and financial aid information
  • International student support and ESL programs
  • Campus facilities, climate, and diversity data
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Athletes Directory

Browse public athlete profiles and connect with peers on the same journey.

  • Search athletes by sport, position, graduation year, or country
  • View athlete profiles with stats, academics, and highlight videos
  • Connect with athletes from your country or target schools
  • Share your own profile to increase visibility to coaches
  • GPA values show European scale equivalents for international context
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Personal Management

My Colleges

Track your recruitment progress with colleges you're interested in.

  • 25 recruitment stages from "On Radar" to "Enrolled"
  • Color-coded progress tracking with visual pipeline
  • Add personal notes for each college relationship
  • List view or interactive map view options
  • Rate colleges on multiple criteria
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Appointment Scheduling

Schedule and track all your college-related appointments.

  • Schedule campus visits, calls, and meetings
  • Timezone-aware scheduling (set your timezone in profile)
  • Calendar sync with ICS export
  • Appointment history and notes
  • Reminders and notifications
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College Comparison

Compare colleges side-by-side with your personal ratings.

  • Side-by-side comparison of multiple colleges
  • Rate colleges on academics, athletics, campus life
  • Compare tuition, location, and program strength
  • View your personal notes for each
  • Make informed decisions with data
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My Timeline

Track your personal recruitment progress with customized timelines.

  • Year-specific task checklists
  • Mark tasks as complete and track progress
  • Personalized to your graduation year
  • Visual progress indicators
  • Never miss important deadlines
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Dashboard

Your personalized command center for recruitment management.

  • Quick stats overview of your progress
  • My Colleges tracker at a glance
  • Upcoming appointments and tasks
  • Quick actions and shortcuts
  • Recent activity feed
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Follower System

Connect and collaborate with parents, coaches, and mentors.

  • Student Athletes invite followers (parents/coaches)
  • Followers can view athlete's recruitment progress
  • Control what followers can see
  • Switch between multiple athletes you follow
  • Manage invitations and access anytime
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Student Athlete Profile

Build a comprehensive profile that showcases you to coaches.

  • Academic info: GPA, test scores, intended major
  • Athletic stats: position, experience, achievements
  • Highlight video links and profile photo
  • Public shareable link for coaches
  • Privacy controls for what's visible
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Athletic Resume Builder

Generate a professional athletic resume to send to college coaches.

  • Auto-populates from your profile data
  • Professional formatting coaches expect
  • Includes academics, athletics, and achievements
  • Tips and examples for international athletes
  • Export-ready format for email attachments
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Calendar Subscriptions

Sync your recruitment appointments with your favorite calendar app.

  • Subscribe via ICS feed URL
  • Works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook
  • Automatic updates when appointments change
  • Timezone-aware event display
  • Never miss a campus visit or coach call
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Community & Partners

Partner Directory

Connect with verified service providers across 6 categories.

  • Prep Schools: IMG Academy, Montverde, SPIRE, and more
  • Credential Evaluation: WES, ECE, and NACES members
  • Visa Support: Immigration attorneys for F-1 visas
  • Recruiting Services: NCSA, Keystone Sports, FirstPoint USA
  • Video Services: Hudl, highlight reel creators
  • Eligibility: NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA eligibility centers
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Success Stories

Read inspiring stories from international athletes who made it.

  • Filter by country, sport, or college
  • Real athlete journeys and challenges overcome
  • Scholarship details and advice
  • Submit your own success story
  • Connect with athletes from your country
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Community Forum

Connect with other student-athletes and share experiences.

  • Ask questions and get answers from the community
  • Share tips and experiences
  • Connect with athletes from your country
  • Get advice from those who've been through it
  • Moderated for quality discussions
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For Coaches

Dedicated page for college coaches looking to discover international talent.

  • Browse the Athletes Directory to find recruits
  • Filter athletes by sport, position, and graduation year
  • View verified academic credentials and highlight videos
  • Understand international recruitment considerations
  • Connect directly with prospective student-athletes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions

How do I add colleges to my list?
What are recruitment stages and how do I use them?
What do I need to know as an international student-athlete?
How do I get my academic credentials evaluated?
What visa do I need to play college sports in the USA?
When should I start the recruitment process?
How does the Follower System work?
How do I schedule appointments with colleges?
What partners are available and how do I find them?
How do I contact college coaches?
What should I include in my highlight video?
What are the differences between NCAA Division I, II, and III?
How do athletic scholarships work?
Can I share my profile with college coaches?
What is the Athletes Directory?
How do I create an Athletic Resume?
What do the globe icons next to GPA scores mean?
What is the Transfer Portal and how does it work?
What is the JUCO pathway?
How do I use the timeline effectively?
How do I get help or report an issue?
Is Play2College free to use?

Still Have Questions?

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