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Seasonal College Reminders from the Jersey Knights!
A newsletter for Knights Players who will compete in college!
 Players :
- Senior players (12th graders)should be in the final phase of school commitments. Make sure you have all important information from your school of choice including financial data, Loan Information (FASFA) and housing information. Do not hesitate to contact your college coach with questions.
- If you are planning on attending a Division1 or 2 School, see your high school guidance counselor for a NCAA Clearinghouse Application. It is required for all athletes at those levels.
- A reminder to players who traveled to showcase tournaments, or other events. Now is the time to start writing those thank you e-mails to coaches who came to see you play at your invitation. It is also time to contact coaches who might have reached out to your club coach at the field to check for on-going interest. Be sure to have your parents proofread your letters before e-mailing. Refer to the Knights website for a sample letter! Look under recruiting.
- Junior players (11th graders)should be signed up for SAT or ACT testing (They start in January). Try to take the test at least 2x prior to the end of school in June. This will give you a strong indication if you need to take the test again in the fall. Discuss with your parents about touring schools during the spring.
- Sophomore players (10th graders)should start to think about schools of interest. Visit school websites. Take virtual tours. Investigate the academic and athletic programs at various schools of interest. There is a wealth of information on college websites. Talk to your parents!
Parents :
- Senior players (12th graders) who have made commitments or are in the final stages of choosing Schools need to start thinking about the FASFA. This federal financial form is required for everyone. Financial aid is linked to this program.
- For junior players (11th graders), now is the time to start making plans for those campus visits. During the spring - President's Week and Easter Break week are perfect times to visit campuses as most are in full swing at those times. Work with your child to encourage their contacting coaches and starting to narrow down where real interest exists. Visit school when it is in session if at all possible, so you can see what it is like with students on campus. Take a tour! All schools offer free tours regularly. Visit the college website to signup.
- Juniors should sign up for SAT or ACT tests if not done as of yet. Players should take the SAT once or twice prior to June of 11th grade. You can always take the test again in the fall of 12th grade. Get a baseline score this spring. Investigate SAT prep courses or a SAT tutor if necessary. Get the information early so you can try to coordinate with your club coach in regard to the spring soccer schedule.
- Sophomore players (10th graders) should be starting the process of investigating schools of interest. Encourage your child to visit school websites and take a virtual tour. Discuss with your child about their interests, how far they are comfortable being away from home, do they want to go to a large or small school, etc. It is never too early to start this discussion.
Coaches :
- Senior players should be in the final stages of commitments to schools. Follow-up with your players about their status.
- Start pulling together the list of schools in which your juniors (11th grade) have an interest. Look at your spring showcase schedule and plan with those schools in mind. Tournament deadlines will come and go before you know it - be sure to get your paperwork completed for this. This is a very important time for 11th graders.
- Sophomore players should begin the process of thinking about interests and searching for schools. The winter and spring are great times to do web searches. Begin this discussion with your players. Encourage them to be proactive about college.
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