In this advisory monologue, the speaker addresses a student who currently has no interest from Division III (DIII) college soccer programs. The speaker explains that without exposure through MLS Next or a pro academy—where players are seen multiple times each year—students must secure offers to be considered by higher‑level programs. The speaker suggests that, based on the student’s academic record and video, they could be a fit for academically elite schools such as Yale, Columbia, or possibly Georgetown, though Georgetown may be a stretch. The advice emphasizes highlighting the student’s strong high‑school background and any existing interest (e.g., from Chicago, a top DIII program) in outreach emails to coaches. The speaker outlines the critical timeline: if by Early Decision 1 (ED1) in November the student receives rejections from Georgetown and Yale and only has DIII offers, they should forgo the college‑soccer path and instead attend Georgetown to play club soccer. Conversely, the speaker urges the student to become serious over the summer, actively pursue DIII options, and improve their recruiting profile, warning that failure to act now will likely eliminate any chance of playing college soccer altogether.
