MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Join us for Maryland Rush Montgomery’s College Night!
Maryland Rush Montgomery will be hosting our annual College Seminar on Monday, March 9th for players in grades 9-12.
The seminar will provide valuable information on how to navigate through the recruiting process and what it means to be a College student-athlete. With an expert panel you will be able to gain great insight on the current recruiting rules, on what coaches are looking for, and what steps you need to be doing throughout your High School years.
Details
WHEN: Monday March 9th, 2020
07:00pm - 08:30pm
WHERE: Gaithersburg High School Cafeteria
101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
WHO: Grades 9-12. This seminar is geared towards players, parents, and coaches.
This year we are fortunate to have two great guest-speakers coming from EDP, Peter Gooding, Chair of the EDP Foundation, and Milton Gooding.
Peter has coached at the college level for over 30 years and Milton Gooding also has extensive college coaching experience at Kenyon College, Amherst College and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Additionally, Milton has built a successful college placement company, serving families from across the country with educational and athletic consulting.
Our College Night will provide an informal, open & interactive forum with parents & students encouraged to discuss and ask questions that are pertinent to them. Topics include, but will not be limited to:
· ACT vs SAT
· GPA vs. Standardized testing
· Curriculum advice
· College application essays
· Meeting your HS guidance officer
· HS teacher recommendations
· Timing of the application process
· Creating a prospective college list
· Size of college and location
· Soccer & academic resumes
· Recruiting email account
· Scholarships vs. financial aid
· Merit scholarships
· DI, DII & DIII – What is the best fit?
· College visits and tour info sessions
· Introduction letter to college coaches
· Extra-curricular activities
· Highlight video vs. game tapes
· Club coach recommendations
· College ID clinics & camps – pros & cons