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In this week's Doing College, expert advisor Elizabeth LaScala answers a reader's question on guidelines for hopeful college athletes. Among her advice, LaScala encourages high school athletes to get started early and work on keeping a good GPA.

"Just like my students who are pursuing the regular admission process, my best advice is to remain open to the possibilities, visit colleges, and apply to a well-researched and balanced list of schools," she writes.

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