BSC Pathway to College

Research Schools: NCAA

Visit campuses

Go watch college games

ATHLETIC CHECKLIST

SPECIFIC Letters/Videos
Emails with Player Bio (Girls Only)
Club Tournaments
Unofficial Visits?? Go look at a variety of campuses but you are NOT permitted to talk to anyone from the Athletic department until August 1st of Junior year
Set up and familiarize yourself with SportsRecruits
Attend College ID Camps/Combines
GO TO COLLEGE GAMES

ACADEMIC CHECKLIST

Study and do well in all of your classes
Adjust to high school and the environment
Students should always take a rigorous course load (AP course load or Honors)
Be more than a “soccer player/athlete”
Perform community service
Hold leadership positions (Student Government)
Attend conferences

Research Schools: NCAA

Visit campuses

Go watch college games

Go to ID Camps

ATHLETIC CHECKLIST

Emails with Player Bios (Boys and Girls)
Letters/Videos
Coaches cannot return emails or phone calls until Junior year
Club Tournaments/ID Camps
Visit colleges -No Official/ Unofficial Visits Before August 1st of Junior Year
Coaches can send camp information, questionnaires, and recruiting materials
GO TO COLLEGE GAMES
Spring – Possible scholarship offers for Girls (Boys & Girls timeline differs here)
Boys scholarship offers begin Junior year

ACADEMIC CHECKLIST

Study and do well in all of your classes
Adjust to high school and the environment
Students should always take a rigorous course load (Advanced Placement or Honors)
Be more than just a “soccer player/athlete”
Perform community service
Hold leadership positions (Student Government)
Attend conferences
Take the PSAT

Sample Letter for Players To Send To Coaches Before Tournaments and Showcases

Go watch college games

Go to ID Camps

ATHLETIC CHECKLIST

Send SPECIFIC emails and video
Videos could spark interest, especially in schools who might not get the opportunity to watch you play
Unofficial visits if possible
Attend college ID camps
College Coaches can email, text, and call players
Coaches can start sending recruiting materials
Go to colleges and watch live college soccer games (Division I, II, III)

ACADEMIC CHECKLIST

SAT/ACTs completed and evaluated
When signing up for senior year classes-Challenge Yourself!
Double-Check your transcript to make sure it is accurate
Begin reflecting on which Teachers/Coaches you will ask for recommendations.
Recommendation Reference Sheet
Understand how your high school handles college applications (Do you have a college counselor/advisor?)
Scholarships/Grants/Student Loans

Sample letter to colleges before tournaments & showcases

Go watch college games

Go to ID Camps

ATHLETIC CHECKLIST

Take Official and Unofficial visits, as needed
Don’t get complacent - Stay competitive and continue to develop
Prepare for college!
The work is not over, prepare for the next level

ACADEMIC CHECKLIST

Complete College applications (Spend time preparing a well-written college essay!)
Fill out your FAFSA form and apply for Scholarships
ACT/SAT test (Fall possibly)
Recommendations from teachers AND coaches
Apply for scholarships!
Make sure SportsRecruits account is up to date
Early Decision or Early Action?
Do well in school: Don’t slack, scholarship money may depend on it

PARENTS: Make sure that you get your taxes done early so that you can apply for FAFSA!

Sample letter to colleges before tournaments & showcases

Go watch college gamesGo to ID Camps

ATHLETIC CHECKLIST

Letters/Videos: Videos are useful for schools who might not be able to see you play
MORE SPECIFICITY IN WRITING LETTERS & EMAIL (Do both)
Why I like you, the campus, the academics, the athletics, and how I came to know about you (coach & school)
Club Tournaments
Attend College Camps
Coaches can send camp info and questionnaires/which ones to attend??
Attend ID camps
GO TO COLLEGE GAMES
Soph. Spring – possible scholarship offers
If you visit college campuses you are NOT permitted to talk to anyone from athletics

ACADEMIC CHECKLIST

Study and do well in all of your classes
Adjust to high school and the environment
Students should always take a rigorous course load (Advanced Placement or Honors)
Be more than just a “soccer player/athlete”
Perform community service
Hold leadership positions (Student Government)
Attend conferences
Take the PSAT