Campus Bound: Recruits Making College Visits

The recruiting process is heating up, and athletes across the country are getting a closer look at their potential college homes. From campus tours to meeting with coaches and experiencing the atmosphere of a program, these visits give recruits an opportunity to see what life could look like beyond the gym. Here's a look at the recruits who have recently hit the road and visited college programs.    Mia Busser is coming off an impressive season, posting a season-high 38.425 all-around score. She shines on vault and floor, where her impressive power makes her a standout, recording season-high scores of 9.8 on both events. Busser has already taken official visits to Auburn, Iowa, and Ohio State, giving her a look at several top programs as she weighs her options. With her combination of all-around ability and standout power, Busser is one to watch as she decides where she'll call home at the next level.     Greta Stowell is coming off an outstanding Nationals performance, capturing gold in the all-around with a 38.875 and on floor with a 9.825. She also earned silver on vault with a 9.85 and posted impressive 9.6s on both beam and bars, showcasing her exceptional all-around abilities. Stowell has already taken official visits to Oklahoma, Utah, Georgia, and Alabama, giving her plenty of strong options to consider. It will be fun to follow her recruiting journey and see where this talented all-arounder ultimately decides to call home.     Jordan McGuire is coming off a strong season, posting a season-high 37.4 at Nationals and showing her ability to deliver when the pressure is on. She is especially impressive on bars, where she recorded a season-high 9.5 twice last season. McGuire has already visited BYU and NC State as she continues to explore her options at the next level. With her consistency under pressure and standout work on bars, she'll be an athlete to keep an eye on throughout the recruiting process.     Kaitlyn Marcussen is coming off a strong season, posting a season-high 38.225 at State to earn the silver medal. She went on to qualify for Nationals, where she showcased her strengths on bars and beam, posting impressive scores of 9.675 and 9.525, respectively. Marcussen has already visited Mizzou and Nebraska as she continues to explore her options at the next level. With her strong all-around ability and standout performances on bars and beam, she'll be one to watch as her recruiting journey unfolds.     Cheyenne Machen put together an impressive and consistent season, posting a season-high 37.925 on three different occasions. Her ability to consistently deliver strong performances makes her an exciting recruit to follow as she navigates the recruiting process. Machen has already visited Maryland and Oregon State, giving her a chance to experience two college programs firsthand. It will be exciting to see where she ultimately decides to continue her gymnastics career.     Sarah Neumayer is coming off a strong season, posting a season-high 38.125 at Nationals to place eighth in the all-around. She also delivered a standout performance on vault at Nationals, scoring a 9.7 to finish ninth on the event. As a consistent and strong all-around competitor, Neumayer brings reliability across all four events. She has already visited Boise State, Oregon State, and Utah State as she continues to explore her options for the next level.     Grace Orcutt is a talented recruit who particularly shines on floor and beam. She posted a season-high 9.5 on floor, where her performance and confidence make her a standout, while her season-high 9.575 on beam highlights her ability to deliver on another key event. With strong routines on both events, Orcutt has shown that she can make an impact in multiple areas of the lineup. She has already visited Boise State and Minnesota, giving her the opportunity to experience both programs as she continues through the recruiting process. It will be exciting to follow her journey and see where she ultimately decides to call home.     Berea Nicholson is coming off an impressive season, posting a season-high 38.175 at Nationals and once again proving herself as one of the top bars workers in the country. Nicholson is the reigning Nationals bars champion, earning the title with an outstanding 9.85. Her ability to deliver at the biggest moments, combined with her strong all-around numbers, makes her an exciting recruit to watch at the next level. She has already visited Mizzou and Kentucky and is poised to make an immediate impact in a college lineup wherever she ultimately lands.     Annie Cole is coming off an impressive season, posting a season-high 38.375 at Nationals to finish fifth in the all-around. She also earned a third-place finish on floor at Nationals with a 9.7, while her season-high of 9.825 on the event shows just how much scoring potential she brings to the lineup. Cole is also a standout on vault, where she posted an impressive season-high 9.9. With strong scoring potential across multiple events, Cole has plenty to offer at the next level. She has already visited Auburn, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Mizzou as she continues to explore her options and determine where she'll call home.

The recruiting process is heating up, and athletes across the country are getting a closer look at their potential college homes. From campus tours to meeting with coaches and experiencing the atmosphere of a program, these visits give recruits an opportunity to see what life could look like beyond the gym. Here's a look at the recruits who have recently hit the road and visited college programs.