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BSC College Night November 5 , 2013. Getting Started. Be proactive Do your research Find the best fit – Academics and Athletics Be informed and avoid the myths – D1, “Full Ride ”. Suggested Timeline. Freshman Year Never too early to start researching colleges
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BSC College Night November 5, 2013
Getting Started • Be proactive • Do your research • Find the best fit – Academics and Athletics • Be informed and avoid the myths – D1, “Full Ride”
Suggested Timeline Freshman Year • Never too early to start researching colleges • Get off to a strong academic start • Attend all training sessions and games Sophomore Year • Compile your target list of schools and schedule visits • Maintain good grades, consider taking PSAT/ACT test • Send soccer resume and highlight clips to coaches • Attend College Identification Camps • Register with NCAA Clearinghouse summer before Junior year
Junior Year • Keep your grades up! • Take ACT/SAT • Be visible • Unofficial visits • Narrow down target list
Senior Year • Finish strong academically! • Schedule and complete official visits • Narrow down target list and complete applications early • Stay connected with college coaches • Make informed decision
Dates to Remember Freshman and Sophomore Year • Only student athletes can initiate communication with coaches Junior Year • September 1 – Coaches can send soccer-specific information Senior Year • July 1 – Coaches can call student athletes once a week • Official visits can begin after first day of classes
Scholarships Division I – Athletic (9.9) and Academic Scholarships Division II – Athletic (9) and Academic Scholarships Division III – Academic Scholarships NAIA – Athletic (# varies) and Academic Scholarships
College Coaches Panel Ashley Bares Marquette University Women’s Soccer Steve Bode Marquette University Men’s Soccer Greg Henschel UWM Women’s Soccer Markus Roeders Marquette University Women’s Soccer Kris Kelderman UWM Men’s Soccer John Saleska Concordia University Men’s Soccer Jason Zitzke UW – Parkside Men’s Soccer