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Earning a Division I scholarship for your sport is a significant achievement, and it's clear that you understand the hard work and dedication it takes to get there. Balancing academics and athletics is essential, and it's great to hear that you prioritize education. Your commitment to Princeton, with its strong academic program and supportive coaching staff, shows that you're making thoughtful and strategic decisions for your future. Your focus on being a team player is also a valuable asset that college coaches recognize. Keep up the dedication and continue to show your passion for the sport and the classroom, as it will surely help you in your pursuit of a Division I scholarship.

Mari Bickley | Princeton Basketball

So the biggest thing is just if you , if you need help with something , definitely don't be afraid to ask . I would say to an athlete that's trying to earn a division one scholarship for their sport . The biggest thing I would say is having confidence in yourself .

Mari Bickley | Princeton Basketball

So NIO experience , one of my first actually that um I experienced that was pretty good for me was a deal that I had with my entire team . Um my basketball team , we made it to the March Madness tournament . And with that , we um I offered a deal to post a picture of ourselves in a team environment empowering women .

Mari Bickley | Princeton Basketball

Um That's a big thing . And I would also say just putting in the work when you , when you put in the work , it really does show and it also shows when you don't put in the work and playing a division one sport is definitely not easy . It's not for everybody , it's definitely not easy .

Mari Bickley | Princeton Basketball

So the biggest thing I learned , which is paying attention to like the smallest little things and seeing the result and how they help you on the court was the biggest thing I picked up . So the way I balance academics with , um my basketball career , honestly , it just planning in advance . Um I really had to learn how to make a schedule days before because we have our basketball schedule already .

Mari Bickley | Princeton Basketball

So your mom , your coaches , your parents , like si siblings , teammates just , just relying on the support system you already have . So what led to me deciding to commit to Princeton was um just the best of both worlds honestly . Um Obviously many , you know , that Princeton is like one of the best academic schools um in the country .