The College Advisory Program

The College Advisory Program (C.A.P.) provides high school age players and their parents with an introduction to the college recruiting, scholarship, financial support, and selection process. This process can be bewildering at times and the intent of the C.A.P. is to offer factual advice and assist in every way possible. The Rush Soccer Club staff will provide guidance but, will not do those tasks that the player and parents can and must do for themselves. On the following pages you will find everything you need from information to links, and videos to successfully navigate this process. We encourage parents and players to actively engage with their coaches throughout the process.

College Advisory Program Table of Contents:

College Fit Finder -College Fit Finder is a Free resource that Alabama Rush provides to our players. This is a great tool for Players, Parents, Coaches, and Team Managers. 

College Recruiting Timeline

• Freshman Year, Girls
• Freshman Year, Boys
• Sophomore year, Girls
• Sophomore Year, Boys
• Junior Year, Girls
• Junior Year, Boys
• Senior Year, Girls
• Senior Year Boys
  

Researching College, Academics

• What to Research
• Admissions
• College Comparison Chart
• College Planning Timeline, Students

1. 9th Grade
2. 10th Grade
3. 11th Grade
4. 12th Grade

• College Planning Timeline, Parents College Research Links

1. 9th Grade
2. 10th Grade
3. 11th Grade
4. 12th Grade

Researching College, Athletics

• What it Takes to Play College Soccer
• Former Players Advice to the Next Generation
• Schellas Hyndman's Do's and Dont's
• What to Research
• Finding Coaches Contact Information
• Communication with Coaches
• How to Effectively Use Video
• College ID Camp
  

Recruiting Information

• NCAA Division I
•  NCAA Division II
•  NCAA Division III
•  NAIA
•  Recruiting Regulations Summary
•  Recruiting Calendar
•  National Letter of Intent
•  Athletic Scholarship Overview

 Recruiting FAQ

Academic Eligibility

• NCAA
  
•  NAIA
•  NCAA Eligibility Center
•  Test Prep Information
  

The Recruiting Process

• Building College List
  
•  Communication with Colleges
  
•  The Recruitment Cycle
  
•  Official/Unofficial Visits
  
•  Verbal Commitments
  
•  Recruitment Terminology 

Financial Aid

• Paying for College
  
•  Schoalrship Websites