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So You Plan to Go to College

What a soccer player needs to know

Don Betterton dbett@verizon.net 609 737 7377

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The Reality

 Most of you won’t play college soccer.  Fewer will receive soccer-related aid.  Almost none of you will get a “full ride.”

 So let’s put the soccer component aside for now and talk

about admission and aid for anyone who intends to go to college.

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Types of Colleges (4200 total)

In the U.S. there is a higher education opportunity for every level of student interest and ability. My categories: Register and attend (1900) Specialty schools (300) Meet basic standards (1500) Competitive (400) Selective (100)

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Overview

 Register and Attend. No real admission procedure.  Specialty schools. Rely on interest and ability to pursue

a specific skill. Admission can vary from open to highly selective.

 Meet Basic Standards. Admit high percent of

• applicants. Admission process weeds out those who fall

below threshold.

 Competitive, Selective. Most applicants are qualified,

look for the best students combined with diversity goals.

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Register and Attend

Community colleges (1150) Example: Nassau County College Admission: high school diploma or GED Degrees: certificate, associate Cost: typical tuition is $6000 to associate degree Other: many majors, both career and liberal arts transfer to 4-yr

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Specialty Schools

For students who have a very specific career interest and don’t need the typical college

• experience. Admission varies from open to highly

selective.

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Culinary arts: Johnson & Wales

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Aeronautics: Embry-Riddle

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Art, design, fashion: Fashion Institute of Technology

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Technology, engineering: Webb Institute

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Business, accounting: Babson

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Performing arts, music, dance: Julliard

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Military academies: West Point

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Meet Basic Standards

Admission process weeds out those who fall below threshold.

 Admit rate 70% up  Average SAT 1400 -1600  GPA 2.5 – 3.0

Privates: (1000) C.W. Post, Hartwick, Clarkson, Elmira, Hofstra, Adelphi Publics: (500) SUNY Old Westbury, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Cortland

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Competitive and Selective

 Average 5-year grad rate:

 50% for publics  80% for privates  50% or more of freshmen have average SAT score over 1800

ACT over 24

 3.5 average GPA  Roughly 1/3 from top 10% of high school class

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Competitive

Admit rate 40% to 70% Examples:

 Privates: BU (55); Syracuse (59); American (53);

Villanova (51); Lehigh (41); Fairfield (60);Franklin & Marshall (45); Holy Cross (48); Union (47)

 Publics: SUNY Binghampton (44); SUNY Geneseo

(41); Rutgers (58); Delaware (45); UConn (50); Penn State (58); Maryland (49); Vermont (70)

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Selective

Admit rate less than 40%

Examples:

 Privates: Ivies (10 average); Duke (13); Georgetown

(18); Wash U (15); Williams (17); Colgate (29); Lehigh (33); USC (23); Rochester (33); Richmond (31)

 Publics: UVA (32); UNC (29); UCLA (25); Berkeley (22),

William & Mary (34); SUNY Stony Brook (38)

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Personality and Career Assessment

 As a first step in the admission process, it

may be a good idea to make a connection between ….

Personality characteristics Areas of interest College courses, majors, and schools Career choices

 Collegeboard.org– Explore Careers

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Preparation

 Take pre-college courses

 Meet distribution requirements:

 English (4 yrs), Math (3-4)  Science, Foreign Language, History/Social Studies

(2-4)

 For competitive/selective take higher level courses

 Honors, AP, IB  Contribute beyond the classroom

 School activities  Outside of school  Community service  Work

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The College List

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Getting started – initially cast a wide net

 Academic interest, career goals  A feel for size, location, personal fit  Have activity at right level

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Sources of information:

 Family, friends and relatives  Guidance counselors, teachers  Internet – search programs, browsing  College admission rep visits  Independent counselors

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Balance list on admission chances, “fit,” cost/aid considerations

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Standardized Tests

 PSAT  SAT or ACT

 Either accepted  What’s the difference?

 Preparation

 Books, classes, private tutors, online

 SAT Subject tests

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The Admission Application

 When to apply

 Early Decision  Early Action  Regular

 How to apply

 Common Application  College’s own app

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Deciding Who To Admit

You will become a set of numbers

 Academic rating

 Quality of high school courses, GPA, class rank,

SAT/ACT, academic achievements

 Personal rating

 Combination of many things

 Group achievement, talent, leadership  Recommendations  Volunteer, essay, interview, demonstrated interest

 “Tags” – minority, athlete, ED, legacy, arts talent

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Paying For College

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Saving vs Borrowing

Saving Beats Borrowing Hands Down

 Saving

 Start at age 5  13 years to college  $2000/yr, $167/mo  6% return  Invest $26,000

$26,000 = $40,000

 Borrowing

 $10,000/yr  For 4 years - $40,000  10-year repayment  6.8% interest rate

$40,000 = $55,200

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Are You “Penalized” for Saving?

Financial aid treatment of parental savings

• Assume you have $100,000 in savings or
• investments. (Home equity and retirement funds

don’t count.)

• The asset protection allowance is about $50,000.
• This leaves “taxable” assets of $50,000.
• About 5% of this is added to the EFC (Expected

Family Contribution.)

• The $100,000 increases your EFC by $2500.

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Savings

 Regular Investments  College-specific

 529 plans

 Don’t forget the grandparents  How much to put aside? (calculators available)

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Cost/Aid

 College costs 2013-14

(Tuition, room, and board)

 4-yr public in state: $19,000 (Stony Brook $20K)  4-yr public out-of-state: $32,500 (Rutgers $38K)  4-yr private: $42,700 (Columbia $52K)  2-yr public: (tuition) $ 3000 (NCC $3K)

(Add approx $4200 for books and personal expenses and a variable amount for travel.)

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Competitive colleges tend to be more expensive, but give more aid.

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Financial Aid

 Good news – there is a lot out there

 About $185 billion in 2012-13 to undergrads

 OK news – most of it is based on need

 About 90% in grants, subsidized loans, work-

study

 Rest in merit aid (scholarships)

 Not so good news – majority is loans

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Need-based Aid

 Early on make an estimate of whether or not you

will qualify

 Use online Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

estimator

 collegeboard.org

 Compare to college costs  Note “Yes,” “Maybe,” or “No” for need aid  Look for merit regardless

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If Aid Estimate is Yes or Maybe

 Don’t push aid matters into the background.

 Check colleges for aid application rules  Check colleges for aid policy

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Need-blind

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Meet 100% of need

 Complete aid applications – FAFSA, PROFILE  Special circumstances – contact aid office

You can get need aid in addition to an athletic schp

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Keep Looking for Merit Aid

 Eligibility scholarships  Talent – athletic, academic, other  College merit awards (75% rule)  Scholarship search programs

 National, regional, and state  Don’t pay

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College Soccer

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The Soccer Player Funnel (Men)

 100,000 high school senior players  5600 freshman roster positions in Div I, II,

and III

 6% will make the team  4% will be there as seniors  2% will see significant playing time

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The Money Funnel

 NCAA Div I maximum allowed schps

 Men: 9.9 (typically 7)  Women: 14 (typically 11)

 Almost no full schps

 Average for men: $11000 ($40K COA)  Average for women: $18,000 ($40K COA)

 Fewer in Div II, no schps in some Div I, none

at all in Div III.

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Reality Check

 If you are a good soccer player, view it as your

#1 high school extra-curricular activity, perhaps with accomplishments, leadership

 If recruited, view soccer mostly as admission

boost, maybe a source of some aid

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You and the Recruiting Process

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Make a Fair Evaluation of Your Ability

 Level of play

 high school, club, ODP, academy, camps

 Your success at level of play  Coach’s evaluation  General rule:

 Div I Regional player or better  Div II Regional preferred  Div III Good h.s./club player with athletic ability and

desire

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Make Yourself Known

 Very top players will be recruited by coach, otherwise “self-

recruit.”

 Typical coach gets 500 prospect contacts

 Complete college form, then send resume  Be in touch, update performance, give h.s., club,

tournament schedule

 Video: 5-10 minutes, skill, game highlights  Seek reference from coaches who know college soccer  Don’t get discouraged if you don’t hear,

Be Politely Persistent

 Use a recruiting service? 

Usually not helpful. Check method, results thoroughly.

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Recruiting Calendar

 Sophomore/Junior year

 Organize a self-recruiting plan – resume, video, coach recs  Continue to meet NCAA course requirements  Check college academic standards  Make unofficial visit, introduce yourself  Register with NCAA Eligibility Center

 Senior year

 Make official visit  Ask lots of questions  You take charge, not parents

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NCAA Div I & II Academic Rules

Amateurism:

 No money, no play with pros, no agent

Academic:

 Graduate from high school  Complete 16 core courses  Earn a minimum GPA in core courses  Earn minimum SAT/ACT “sum score” 

e.g. 2.5 GPA 820 M+CR

 Note: most colleges have much higher standards

NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete

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Other Considerations

 You play at the pleasure of the coach  Scholarships are for one year  Very big time commitment:

 Div I: 30-40 hrs/week almost year-round  Div II: 25-30 hrs/week almost year-round  Div III: 30 hrs/week in season, some out of

season with “captain’s practices.”

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Conclusion

 Prepare for college like any other student.  Improve your play as much as possible.  Well-organized self-recruiting will increase your

chances.

 Understand and follow NCAA rules.  Make sure the soccer program is a good fit, but

more important, make sure the college is right for you, with or without soccer.

 With good preparation and some luck, you will be able

to do something you love, your transition to college will be easier, and many of your teammates will be your friends for life.