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Maisie Burns: A transfer to a better fit at Syracuse

Maisie had gone through recruiting on her own the first time and ended up in a difficult spot. Second time around, OSS guided her transfer to Syracuse, a school whose culture and fit suit her much better.

The story

Maisie came to you as a transfer student. What was going on?

“Maisie had gone through the process on her own the first time. She really liked her coach, but there were challenges with where the school was located, and she was in a difficult spot. We felt we could give her much more effective guidance second time around.”

Where did she end up?

“We positioned her at a fantastic school in Syracuse, with a culture and overall fit that suit her much better. We're really happy to have worked with her.”

Nathan Gillis, founder of Olympic Sports Scholarships

Key results

• Transferred to Syracuse University (ACC)

What this means for your recruiting

• If your first university isn't right, transferring is a real option.
• Liking the coach isn't enough on its own. Location and daily life matter too.

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