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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hello All,

My DD had offers from both D1 and DIII but no P4. Offers in Ivy, Patriot League and a Couple others.

In the end she chose an Academic DIII and actually got more money from an Academic Scholarship than any of the D1s offered.

Biggest difference between the two are lifestyle. D3 is Academic priority first. D1 is soccer first. DD was not all about the soccer life and also preferred less debt.

Our lessons we learned during the process.
A. If household income is over $300k, you will be stuck paying tuition outside any scholarships. No financial aid.

B. State schools are much more affordable and can stack Academic and Athletic Scholarships.

C. Every private D1 we had a relationship with outside of P4, only could offer around 33% or less Athletic Scholarship. Some even will offer a roster spot with zero athletic scholarship. An exception would be Big East schools. Most of those do have money for being private. I wish we had considered Villanova if we could start over again.

D. Academic DIIIs are hit and miss with money. Some can give large Academic Scholarships while others might not give any. They will either tell you right from the start they don't do scholarships, or you have to go through the whole process until they offer and you have no idea what it will be.

E. Navy/Army are a great alternative if your DC is willing to serve. No cost for college and a great education.

If our DC is more about that soccer life, I would probably skip the Academic DIIIs. Do yourselves a favor and research the "University Athletic Association" and the rigorous travel that comes with it. Tough Academics on top of that without the perks of D1. I have heard more athletes actually quit more often in this league than any other in the country because it is too demanding.

Obviously our DD picked an Academic DIII out of this conference.

Don't listen to what other parents tell you about what they got. Most players do not get full rides but most P4s see 50% or more, especially at State schools where tuition is much cheaper. Teams like VDA and Bethesda may see more than the norm, but they are top of the food chain.

More importantly than anything, BE REALISTIC![/quote]

UAA -  " Home of awesome schools, awful soccer"

good for you but each family has their own narrative and with enough words on here can spin an essay as nicely as you have about this whole process[/quote]

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