Identification Process - Scottsdale Soccer

Identification Process

In the College Advisory Program, the first step is to identify and create that 30 to 50 school list that your son or daughter might be interested in attending. Of course everyone’s list of schools can vary in size. To help with this process, your son or daughter will need to identify a college that fits their needs and goals...academically, athletically and socially. Below is a list of 6 areas for you to look through and use, if you so choose, when considering this selection.

Also, there are links to the majority of soccer conferences in the NCAA Division I, II and III, along with the NAIA website link, to help you identify those schools which might make your list.

Identifying your school and then contacting that school/soccer coach is the first step in order for this process to begin.

College Options & the Decision Variables to Consider When Selecting a College

NCAA Div I, II, III (NO Athletic scholarships in Div III)
NCAA Div I Max Men - 9.9 and Women - 12 (Athletic)
NCAA Div II Max Men - 9.0 and Women - 9.9 (Athletic)
NCAA Div I and II...Does not mean each program offers the full amount of possible athletic scholarships.
NAIA is a totally different organization and has different rules, academic requirements and age restrictions.
NJCCA are Junior Colleges

Soccer Program

What level of play is that school looking for and am I at that level? You need to be honest here because this is the starting point for you in identifying your school. If you are not sure, please discuss this subject with your coach.

Game schedule.
Team history. Success or not?
What is the style of play the team plays?
How many Jrs and Srs are on the roster?
Would I get or do they provide athletic scholarships?
What is the team/player commitment?
What are the facilities like?
Is there academic support for athletics - tutoring, advising, etc.

Academic Requirements

What is the schools GPA requirements?
What is the ACT/SAT requirements?
What does their course curriculum look like for your potential major?
Do they have 2 or 3 majors that interest me?

Social Environment

Is there campus life/housing?
Is it a primary commuter school?
Is it the #1 party school in America?

Size

Big School - 20,000 - 40,000 students...Big Classes - 100 students
Small School - 3,000 - 10,000 students...Small Classes - 25 students

Location

Close to home or far from home?
Warm climate or cold climate?
College town of college IN town?
Close to beach or close to nothing?

Cost

Private or Public?
In state or out of state?
Academic scholarships provided and do you qualify?
Financial aid or grants?

College Soccer Conferences

NCAA D-I

America East Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference Women’s Soccer
Atlantic Soccer Conference
Atlantic Sun Conference
Atlantic 10
Big East Conference
Big Sky Conference
Big South Conference
Big Ten Conference
Big 12 Conference
Big West Conference
Colonial Athletic Association
Conference USA
Eastern College Athletic Conference
Horizon League
Ivy League Soccer
Mid-American Conference
Mid-Continent Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation
Mountain West Conference
Northeast Conference
Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Ohio Valley Conference
Pac 10 Conference
Patriot League
Philadelphia Big 5 Southeastern Conference
Southern Conference
Southland Conference
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Sun Belt Conference
West Coast Conference
Western Athletic Conference

NCAA D-II