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[quote=Anonymous]It is important to get a feel for types of schools and the only way to do that is to visit them.  “I’m not going to college for years.”  Realistically, if soccer is to be played you will be picking one around Christmas your Junior year of high school.

So - yes - you have to start thinking hard about college.  What type of school?  What will you study in general?  Where in the country?  Those are the most important things.  Then you can craft your search to fit.  No your kid does not have to pick a major as a high school sophomore, but you also want good options of likely fields of interest.  And - as my own daughter learned - you have to be realistic about what majors an athlete can have.

Finally, and this is very important, you have to be realistic about finances.  Soccer is not a full ride deal.  What you can afford, what scholarships your kid can qualify for, and what debt you and your kid can take on are key components in the process.  There is a big difference between graduating owing $25K versus $125K.  Be realistic and your kid can be realistic.

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