Division I? Division II? Division III? NAIA?

The issue of college divisions is a source of great confusion. People often talk about Division I in adoring terms. There is much well-deserved prestige associated with playing for a top-tier Division I school. Yet there are actually a number of DII and DIII teams out there that can compete with some DI teams. Learn more about NCAA Division II recruiting and NCAA Division III Recruiting.

Just because a school is DI doesn't mean that its soccer team is top caliber. It's great if your college search leads you to Division I schools. But it's no less of a success if you determine that the overall environment in DII, DIII, or the NAIA is better for you. Recruiting is about finding the right place for you, which may not necessarily be the most well known college. Learn about NAIA scholarships.

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