Is it a money grab? Academic achievement games?

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Jul 16, 2013
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I have not been to a Headfirst camp personally, but some of my players have. Each I spoke with enjoyed the camp and stated that the number of coaches was impressive. Definitely something I would consider if I had another daughter to go through the process.

My DD attended the Pennsbury Academic camp which is sponsored by the NFCA. That was probably the best overall camp that I have been at. She also attended the Softball Exposure Clinic at Kutztown University which is typically held in January. This was the most productive clinic for my DD as all of her top choices were in attendance, including the school she will be attending this fall.
 
Aug 19, 2015
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Thanks for the info re: ACT/SAT. Sounds like freshmen should hold off on these events for the time being, as they usually don't have those scores yet. Yes?
 
Jul 4, 2013
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My daughter attended the Academic Achievement games earlier this year and had a good experience. One of her coaches recommended it to us at least in part based on another of his players making a contact there that turned into a scholarship. It's the first thing we've done like that so our experience is limited, but I've no regrets attending.
 

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Oct 2, 2011
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Thanks for the info re: ACT/SAT. Sounds like freshmen should hold off on these events for the time being, as they usually don't have those scores yet. Yes?

For the academic-focused camps like Headfirst yes. It is not cheap - we are talking $750 - and the majority of the schools are focused on juniors/seniors.

For the more general multi-college events it is worth attending a few to get your feet wet at an 8th grader or freshman. And generally a lot cheaper - and hopefully local
 

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