Junior Year

Taking Tests, Contacting Coaches and Visiting Campuses

Continue emphasis on grades and begin to take SAT, ACT and AP tests offered throughout the year. Be prepared to take SAT twice or more. Remember that your grades are the foundation for your ultimate success. Maintain YOUR highest academic standards. Meet with your counselor to plan school year.

Understand the academic requirements of the schools of your interest. Determine where your soccer and academic abilities stand and approach schools that are consistent with your level of achievement.

Make a list of favorite colleges and visit them on your own and with your family. Trim the list. Gather applications to schools of choice. You may begin receiving recruiting material September 1.

Send email or letters of introduction with Soccer Profiles to the coaches of schools which interest you. Inform them of your games/matches/tournaments. Some coaches like to see videos of you playing especially east coast or mid-west school where it is difficult for you to be seen. Ask and send if desired. Establish positive relationships with potential coaches following NCAA guidelines regarding contacting coaches and visitations. Beginning March of Junior year you can receive one phone call from Coach. During April, you can have one visit on HS campus. Starting July 1 after Junior year, off-campus contact and coach initiated call one per week is allowed.