College Placement

Academics

• Meet with School Counselor/Advisor to evaluate your academic progress, core courses.
• Get a great start on your GPA. Stay organized and on top of all studies.
• Take “academic” electives — languages/mathematics/sciences.
• Consider ACT and SAT / PSAT study materials and/or tutoring services.
  

NCAA Preparation

• Register with NCAA Eligibility Center
• Register with Sports Recruits– (Free for club members- contact your College Placement Program Director for login)
• Create a list of potential colleges & use Sports Recruits College Search Engine
• Attend College Placement Program Presentations & Workshops

Supplemental Materials

• Read the NCAA publication — Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete.
• Involve yourself in extracurricular activities — clubs/honors society/church group.
  

Soccer

• Development is Priority #1
• Evaluate your soccer weaknesses and work on improvement.
• Meet with Coaches and create an action plan based on goals.
• Practice on your own — fundamentals and ball skills.
• Consider attending a college’s soccer summer camp or ID camp. In Colorado, there are many local options at Division I, II, III, NAIA, and NJCAA levels.
• Watch College Soccer Programs, Understand the level.

Academics

• Meet with School Counselor/Advisor to evaluate your academic progress, core courses.
• Evaluate your academic weaknesses and work on improvement.
• Continue to improve on your GPA. Study. Study. Study..
• Take “academic” electives — languages/mathematics/sciences.
• Consider ACT and SAT / PSAT study materials and/or tutoring services.

NCAA Preparation

• Update Sports Recruits Profile  (Free for club members- contact your College Placement Program Director for login)
• Narrow list of potential colleges & use College Fit Finder College Search Engine
• Create Highlight Video for College Fit Finder Profile
• Attend College Placement Program Presentations & Workshops
• Visit local colleges and universities for unofficial visits with the Admissions department and coaching staff
• Introductory emails to potential college programs

Supplemental Materials

• Involve yourself in extracurricular activities — clubs/honor society/church group.

Soccer

• Development continues to be the #1 priority
• Evaluate your soccer weaknesses and work on improvement.
• Meet with Coaches and create an action plan based on goals.
• Practice on your own — fundamentals and ball skills.
• Attend college soccer residential camps or ID camps.
• Practice Communicating with Coaches (email, letters, and phone calls).
• Watch College Soccer Programs, Understand the level.

Academics

• Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss your academic curriculum.
• Take “academic” electives — languages / mathematics / sciences.
• Retake classes to improve grades if possible.
• Take the SAT and ACT. Continue to take these tests. Scores will continue to improve. Use external resources, such as our partner The Sport Source, to improve test scores.
• Become familiar with the Financial Aid and Scholarship process.
• Start choosing schools — finalize your “wish-list”.
• Know your abilities and choose schools that “fit” your needs.

NCAA Preparation

• Update Sports Recruits Profile– (Free for club members- contact your College Placement Program Director for login)
• Narrow list of potential colleges & use College Fit Finder College Search Engine
• Update Highlight Video for College Fit Finder Profile
• Communicate with college coaches frequently
• Attend College Placement Program Presentations & Workshops
• Visit colleges and universities on your “Final” list, see the team play, train with them if possible
• Individual meeting with College Placement Program Director

Soccer

• Use internal programs offered by the Rapids (Showcases, ID Camp, College Night, Guest Play)
• External programs, such as ID camps, ODP, and national training centers are great ways to be seen
• Participate in US Training Centers. This is by nomination only. Please speak to your Director of Coaching for more information

Academics

• Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss your academic curriculum.
• Complete your core course requirements.
• Take the SAT and ACT again – scores will improve.
• Ask questions. This is to your club coaches, teachers, counselors, college coaches. You want to make sure you are 100% prepared.
• Become familiar with the “Scholarship” process.
• Become familiar with the “Financial Aid” process.
• Be prepared to complete the Financial Aid forms. (FAFSA)

NCAA Preparation

• Update Sports Recruits (Free for club members- contact your College Placement Program Director for login)
• The final list of potential colleges & use College Fit Finder College Search Engine
• Final Highlight Video for College Fit Finder Profile
• Communicate with college coaches frequently
• Attend College Placement Program Presentations & Workshops
• Visit colleges and universities on your “Final” list, see the team play, train with them if possible
• Individual meeting with College Placement Program Director
• Determine best college soccer and academic opportunity

Soccer

• Continue to participate in external programs.
• Continue to practice.
• Continue to play at the highest level available to you.
• Know your Academic and Soccer abilities. Speak to your club coaches and directors. Be honest with yourself and your desires in college. It is important to make the right selection when it comes to choosing a college.
• Do not place too much emphasis on athletic scholarships. Depending on division, scholarships can be limited or non-existent. This is why it is so important to make sure your academics are in order.
• Does the school “fit” your needs?
• Will you be happy there? Without Soccer? Without the academic/social environment?
• Finalize your school “wish list.”
• Know the consequences of not being prepared