City SC San Marcos is proud to provide a comprehensive college preparation program. We strive to encourage ALL of our young players to attend college, educate players about the recruitment process and assist each individual with identifying soccer programs and universities that will be a good fit for their future. High school aged players gain access to recruiting tools, resources, and guidance, and prepare them for the demands of college on the field and in the classroom. We are not only very focused on achieving athletic scholarships for our players but we endeavor to ensure all players that progress through our various programs attend and complete a college degree.
Updated monthly, our ‘College Bound’ feature is the perfect resource for our college prospects to keep up to date and informed with what actions they need to be taking.
LATEST COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Below is a list of recent City SC San Marcos college commits:
- Hannah Hayes – Westmont College
- Brooke Garmon – Westmont College
- Annette Sotelo – Sonoma State University
College Recruitment – Use This Time Wisely – CLICK HERE to read story
MOST EFFECTIVE FORMS OF COMMUNICATION W/ COLLEGE COACHES:
EMAIL: Send an authentic, genuine email to every school on your top list telling them why you are interested in their school; written by YOU, not your parents and making sure it’s personalized for that specific school/program
- Create your game plan based on your top list and email often – the squeaky wheel gets the grease! Too much is never enough. Keep a history of your email communication to each coach/school in email folders and respond to your original email each time so they are familiar with your persistence
- Include your Name, Grad Year, Club Team
- Upcoming Tournament Schedule – let them know where you will be playing this summer
- Always insert your SZ Personalized Weblink
- Follow-Up in an email after tournaments
- Send video clips, full matches or info for coaches to watch virtually pre & post event (your SZ profile will hold unlimited video footage)
- Create your own “soccer” specific social media profile on Instagram and Twitter and follow your favorite college teams (and the coaches if they are on social media also). Be sure to tag them in any updates / posts – especially if you have new video, or schedule updates – this is a great way to market yourself via social media and stay connected to college soccer programs that interest you
PICK UP THE PHONE: After June 15th of your sophomore year (summer before your Junior year) – 2-way communication is permitted
- Coaches have different preferred methods of communication – text, phone, email; ask them!
DON’T BE AFRAID OF HEARING “NO”: No doesn’t have a be a negative thing. Hearing “No” helps you through the recruiting process and gives clarity on what a true “yes” is. Also helps to move through your top list and narrow down the “right” fit for you.
2024 ACT Test Dates and Deadlines
| TEST DATE | REGULAR REG DEADLINE | LATE REG DEADLINE | STANDBY/PHOTO UPLOAD DEADLINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2024 | January 5, 2024 | January 19, 2024 | February 2, 2024 |
| April 13, 2024 | March 8, 2024 | March 22, 2024 | April 5, 2024 |
| June 8, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| July 13, 2024 | June 7, 2024 | June 21, 2024 | July 5, 2024 |
| September 7, 2024 | August 2, 2024 | August 16, 2024 | |
| October 26, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | October 4, 2024 | |
| December 7, 2024 | November 1, 2024 | November 15, 2024 |
For the most up-to-date information on ACT test dates and deadlines, please visit www.act.org.
2024 SAT Test Dates and Deadlines
| SAT TEST DATE | SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINES | SAT LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINES | ONLINE SCORE RELEASE |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | March 1, 2024 | March 22, 2024 |
| May 4, 2024 | April 19, 2024 | April 26, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
| June 1, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | June 14, 2024 |
| August 24, 2024 | August 8, 2024 | ||
| October 5, 2024 | |||
| November 2, 2024 | |||
| December 7, 2024 |
For the most up-to-date information on SAT test dates and deadlines, please visit www.collegeboard.org.
Are you going on a college visit soon? Here are some questions to ask on the visit:
- What is your program’s style of play and how do you see me fitting in?
- How many players have you committed to my recruiting class? And how many are you hoping to commit?
- What is your team dynamic?
- Does your University award academic aid separate from athletic aid?
- What is your graduation rate for your program? Do majority of student-athletes graduate in four years?
