BSC College Night November 5, 2013

Getting Started  Be proactive  Do your research  Find the best fit – Academics and Athletics  Be informed and avoid the myths – D1, “Full Ride”

Suggested Timeline Freshman Year  Never too early to start researching colleges  Get off to a strong academic start  Attend all training sessions and games Sophomore Year  Compile your target list of schools and schedule visits  Maintain good grades, consider taking PSAT/ACT test  Send soccer resume and highlight clips to coaches  Attend College Identification Camps  Register with NCAA Clearinghouse summer before Junior year

Junior Year  Keep your grades up!  Take ACT/SAT  Be visible  Unofficial visits  Narrow down target list

Senior Year  Finish strong academically!  Schedule and complete official visits  Narrow down target list and complete applications early  Stay connected with college coaches  Make informed decision

Dates to Remember Freshman and Sophomore Year  Only student athletes can initiate communication with coaches Junior Year  September 1 – Coaches can send soccer-specific information Senior Year  July 1 – Coaches can call student athletes once a week  Official visits can begin after first day of classes

Scholarships Division I – Athletic (9.9) and Academic Scholarships Division II – Athletic (9) and Academic Scholarships Division III – Academic Scholarships NAIA – Athletic (# varies) and Academic Scholarships

Markus Roeders Marquette University Women’s Soccer Greg Henschel UWM Women’s Soccer Jason Zitzke UW – Parkside Men’s Soccer College Coaches Panel Ashley Bares Marquette University Women’s Soccer Kris Kelderman UWM Men’s Soccer John Saleska Concordia University Men’s Soccer Steve Bode Marquette University Men’s Soccer