Questions to Find Colleges That Fit
- What kind of school are you qualified for academically?
- What level college soccer team are you qualified for as a player? Get input from your club and high school coaches and other knowledgeable acquaintances.
- What balance of academics, social life, athletics, and other extracurricular activities do you want?
- Are you willing to commit a substantial amount of your time in college to sports?
- What financial arrangements will you need for schools within various tuition brackets? Can you afford tuition, or will you qualify for financial aid or an academic or athletic scholarship? Are you willing to take out a loan to finance your education?
- What region of the country do you prefer? Do you want to be near your parents, so they can come see your games?
- What size school is right for you? Do you prefer the size of a large campus or the intimacy of a small campus?
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