We have chosen not to let our son work during the school year so that he can concentrate on homework and studying after long days of school and then sports practices. But of course he will work in the summer and be expected to save for his spending money.
One reason we are willing to sacrifice whatever it takes for him to attend a D3: When he first started looking at colleges, it was all about baseball. Then he came home from visiting this D3 with a good baseball program, but talked with equal excitement about his meetings with instructors and students in his major (communications) and some exciting learning opportunities (broadcasting) that begin freshman year. And we have always loved this school for the campus and environment. So, when we add up the positives of Academics, Baseball, and Campus ... it's as simple as "ABC" to see that it's a great fit for him!
