Ø Complete the NCAA Eligibility Center application
Ø Meet with high school counselor to review and revise your academic plan
Ø Make sure your class schedule satisfies the NCAA core course requirement
Ø Challenge yourself academically
o If possible, take AP and Honors classes
Ø Narrow your college list to approximately 10-15 schools
Ø Understanding of each school’s admittance requirements (ACT/SAT, GPA, etc...)
Ø Verify SAT and ACT registration deadlines - we recommend to take one of the tests multiple times
Ø Take SAT or ACT
Ø Have scores sent to NCAA Eligibility Center and schools on your list
Ø Attend financial aid workshops/obtain financial aid form (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov
Ø Review college applications for admittance with family and guidance counselor
Ø Start requesting letters of recommendation for college applications
Ø Visit college campuses
Ø Try and visit during the week when class is in session to get a good feel of what the campus looks like during class time
Ø Update the college coaches on your soccer and academic achievements and tournament/showcases your team will be attending
Ø Reply to all emails/phone calls from college coaches, keep lines of communication open
Ø If you don't have an interest in a particular school, politely let the coach know
Ø Meet with your coach/Director to review and revise your college list
Ø Club coach should provide you with a realistic evaluation for what schools on your list make sense from a soccer standpoint
Ø Schedule unofficial visits with schools that have shown interest
Ø Participate in showcase events with your team
Ø College summer soccer camps for the schools still on your list
Ø Demand excellence in the classroom
o GPA and Class Rank potentially play a role in admissions and financial aid process