Barış Umut Akin '23 Recruiting Profile

I played in various teams in my hometown: Polatlı Gençlik Gücü Spor, 1926 Polatlı Belediye Spor, Polatlıspor. Currently, I serve my team, Polatlıspor’s A team, in the 1st Amateur League. As a team in Academy Leagues, we won countless group championships. In my U-16 team, we won the area Championship. I have graduated from TED Polatli Private Anatolian High School with a 97.8872/100 cumulative GPA, which makes 3.9/4 in the US grading system

In my home country, Turkey, I am unfortunately forced to choose between a sports career and higher education. In contrast, I hope to be accepted by such an opportunity that allows me to pursue my academic interest as well as follow my dreams as a soccer player. I believe in my talent. For my goals, I feel ready in order to complete any tasks with my discipline.

In my country, I have been studying with a full Education Scholarship in the Turkish Education Association (TED) since my 7th grade. I contribute in every way that I can to my school in my high school years. I am certain, I will do the same in college. I will serve my team in a spirit of teamwork determination and to the best of my abilities, as well as serving my college to the best of my academic abilities.