COLLEGE PREP

Choose the Right School for You

With the number of colleges to pick from, we know it can be overwhelming to find the perfect one for you. Go through these factors to aid you in the process choosing the best college for you.

When looking for universities, consider these elements to help with the decision process.

LOCATION
- Distance? Suburban or city?
- What is the campus environment?
- Weather and climate?
- Local transportation and airports?
- Family and friends in the area?
- Travel costs to and from?
- Things to do in the community.
TYPE OF SCHOOL
- Number of students?
- Academic strengths and programs?
- How many students live on/off campus?
- Average class size?
- Faculty to student ratio?
- Diversity of race, ethnicity, economics, etc.
- Religious affiliation?
- Sororities/Fraternities
ACADEMICS
- College standards: GPA, ACT & SAT
- What majors are offered?
- Academic difficulty?
- Prestige and type of college?
- Job placement and alumni support?
TUITION
- Costs: Tuition, room and board, books, living expenses, and course related fees.
- Academic scholarships?
- Athletic scholarships?
- Other scholarships and funding opportunities?
COLLEGE SOCCER
- Level of the program?
- Style of play?
- What division/conference does the program play in?
- Scholarships available?
- Roster size? How many international players?
- What is the coaching style?
- How many graduating seniors in your prefered positions?

When looking for universities, consider these elements to help with the decision process.

LOCATION
- Distance? Suburban or city?
- What is the campus environment?
- Weather and climate?
- Local transportation and airports?
- Family and friends in the area?
- Travel costs to and from?
- Things to do in the community.
TYPE OF SCHOOL
- Number of students?
- Academic strengths and programs?
- How many students live on/off campus?
- Average class size?
- Faculty to student ratio?
- Diversity of race, ethnicity, economics, etc.
- Religious affiliation?
- Sororities/Fraternities
ACADEMICS
- College standards: GPA, ACT & SAT
- What majors are offered?
- Academic difficulty?
- Prestige and type of college?
- Job placement and alumni support?
TUITION
- Costs: Tuition, room and board, books, living expenses, and course related fees.
- Academic scholarships?
- Athletic scholarships?
- Other scholarships and funding opportunities?
COLLEGE SOCCER
- Level of the program?
- Style of play?
- What division/conference does the program play in?
- Scholarships available?
- Roster size? How many international players?
- What is the coaching style?
- How many graduating seniors in your prefered positions?

WHAT WE OFFER

At the WPL Academy, we offer resources and guidance to help with the college preparation process. We aim to prepare young people to be contributing members of their future campus communities. These resources range from monthly college meetings, annual College ID Camp, campus tours, and teaching players how to connect with college coaches.