Height: 6'2"

You realize that despite your height, you probably aren't going to be the next Kerri Walsh-Jennings. That's not necessarily a bad thing, though; most of us aren't Kerri Walsh-Jennings. Good thing you focused on your studies and picked up that double major in poli sci and English. We'll see you at law school in the fall. What, like it's hard? (It is. We're kidding.)

Height: 6'4"

You've been playing indoor as well as sand volleyball in college, but your skillset is definitely better suited for the indoor game. You're much better on a team. If you're serious about playing professionally, it might have to happen indoor, and probably internationally. How's your Russian?

Height: 5'7"

You have the talent to play at the next level, but you'll be a shrimp out there on the sand with the pros. Besides, there isn't a whole lot of money to be made on the AVP tour…looks like that business degree is about to come in handy.

Height: 6'3"

You've had a great college career: you captained your squad to a pair of championship appearances. Everyone agrees that you have a terrific mind for the game and you've already been offered an assistant coaching job at your alma mater. If things don't work out on the AVP, that could be a terrific fallback.

Height: 5'11"

You won the National Championship twice and won the MVP award twice. You have the dedication and work ethic to claim one of those AVP spots. Time to go land some endorsements so you can make enough money to support yourself on tour. Huzzah.

Ever hear the phrase, "one in a million"? Well, you'll need to be exactly that if you want to go pro. Think about the best high school athlete in your district of 10 high schools. The absolute Big Man in the area. He gets headhunted so hard by colleges that he can barely spare time for his school work, let alone friends. Then, he gets into college and is a total all star there...of the 12 best all stars on his team that year. Well, guess, what? Only one of those guys will be a pro in five years...if this is a top class of athletes out of the the past several years. 

So, even if you're in the 95th percentile of all NCAA athletes in your sport, you've still got a snowball's chance in a microwave of going pro. Not to mention actually mattering at all. More than likely, you'll still be struggling to eke out a living on the bench for a year or stuck on a farm team until you're forced to look for other work. We could bludgeon you with more data and stats, but as you dream about success, just make sure you're hedging your bets.

In other words: enjoy that "alternative" career, Shmooper. (#realtalk)