Lightning
From First Step Athletics
Home  /  Glossary  /  College Recruiting
College Recruiting

Recruiting Questionnaire

A form on a college program's website that captures basic info on a prospective recruit. Filling it out puts you in their database — it is NOT a recruiting offer.

A recruiting questionnaire is a form hosted on a college program\'s website that asks prospective recruits to enter their basic information — name, position, year, measurables, contact info, transcript link, video link.

What filling one out actually does

Puts your name and information into the program\'s recruiting database. That\'s it. The program now has the ability to find you in their system if they want to. Filling out the questionnaire is administrative, not a recruiting signal.

Why questionnaires get confused for offers

Some questionnaires send an automated confirmation email — often with friendly language ("Thanks for your interest in our program!"). Families sometimes interpret this as recruiting interest. It is not. It\'s the equivalent of confirming a mailing-list signup.

How to use them productively

Fill out questionnaires for every program you\'re seriously interested in. It\'s how you appear in their system. But don\'t interpret the act of filling one out — or the receipt of an automated confirmation — as evidence the program is recruiting you. Real recruiting interest shows up through personalized contact from actual coaches.

Build a recruiting profile that uses what you just learned.
Lightning for Players & Parents · from $25/yr
See the product →