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Timeline

We will guide you step by step through the recruitment process

🔹 Very Early – Freshman Year (1st Year of Polish High School / Class 9)

Timeline: September – June (Age ~15)

  • Goal: Build foundation — no pressure, just groundwork

Milestones:

  • 📸 Start saving game footage (especially standout matches)

  • 📖 Maintain solid grades (aim for 3.0 GPA or 83%+)

  • ⚽ Join a strong club (CLJ, Ekstraliga) to boost exposure level

  • 🧠 Learn about U.S. divisions (D1, D2, D3, NAIA, NJCAA)

  • 📥 Begin building a list of ~25 target schools by division

🔹 Early – Sophomore Year (2nd Year / Class 10)

Timeline: September – June (Age ~16)

  • Goal: Begin recruiting prep

Key Dates & Actions:

  • 🎞️ January–March: Build a highlight reel using agency support

  • 📚 February: Register for SAT/ACT (1st attempt in May/June)

  • 📨 June 15: NCAA D1 coaches are officially allowed to contact you

  • 📩 June–July: Send first wave of emails to coaches (include reel + intro)

  • 🧠 Summer (July–August): Attend U.S. camps if financially feasible

🔹 On Time – Junior Year (3rd Year / Class 11)

Timeline: September – June (Age ~17)

  • Goal: Actively pursue recruiting — this is the prime year

Key Dates & Actions:

  • 📝 September-November: Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center

  • 🧪 December: Take SAT/ACT if needed

  • 🧠 January–February: Book academic guidance meetings to plan eligibility pathway

  • 💬 March–May: Follow up with coaches who’ve shown interest; schedule calls

  • ✅ By June 15: You should be in regular contact with at least 3–5 realistic programs

🔹 Late – Senior Year (4th Year / Class 12)

Timeline: September – July (Age ~18)

  • Goal: Close deals, explore walk-on options if necessary

Key Dates & Actions:

  • 📚 August 1: Open Common App (U.S. college application system)

  • 🎥 August-September: Final highlight reel update & promotional push from PLUS

  • 📩 October: Final email outreach to D2/D3/NAIA/NJCAA coaches

  • 📬 October–January: Apply to target schools + submit coach recommendations

  • ✅ January–March: Most scholarship offers or roster spots finalized during this window

  • 🖊️ April–May: Sign Letter of Intent or commit verbally

  • 📅 May–June: Secure visa appointment + submit I-20 form

  • ✈️ July–August: Final move-in logistics & pre-season reporting

⚠️ Special Case: Joining in Senior Year (Last-Minute Recruiting)

If you discover U.S. college soccer in your senior year, you still have options:

  • Focus on D3 / NAIA / NJCAA or preferred walk-on spots

  • Prioritize:

    • Highlight reel (fast turnaround)

    • Academic eligibility documents

    • SAT/ACT if possible (some schools may waive for int'l)

  • Gather any and all meaningful highlights gathered so far. Obtain as many as possible in the beginning of the fall season. Emails must be sent constantly by both PLUS Scholarships and the athlete.

  • Aim for fall entry or consider spring (January) entry if needed