AI Answer
It sounds like you've already done a great job of narrowing down your options by identifying your academic and sports preferences. The list of 20 schools you've come up with is a great start, and it shows that you have a clear idea of what you're looking for in a college. One suggestion I have is to consider other factors that are important to you, such as location, campus culture, available majors, and extracurricular activities. Visiting the campuses and talking to current students can also give you a better sense of whether a college is the right fit for you. Additionally, it's great that you're thinking about the long-term and the potential for a degree to be a fallback option. Keep in mind that finding the right college is a personal decision, so trust your instincts and prioritize what matters most to you. Good luck with the college selection process, and remember to also enjoy the journey as you explore your options!

Olivia Elliott | Northwestern Soccer

You can be annoying , like , the more annoying , the better . Um , so I started by making like a list of schools that I wanted that would fit me academically . And for soccer .

Olivia Elliott | Northwestern Soccer

I came from a smaller high school and sports were like weren't as big of a deal . And so I knew going into a college , I wanted somewhere where sports were big , but school was also big . School has always been like a big part of my life .

Olivia Elliott | Northwestern Soccer

So and then I kind of like cross matched those and came up with about 20 schools that I thought would be a good idea , um , for me . And then I went and looked at those schools , like the top , I would say top 5 that I really , really liked and they thought it would be a good idea . Um , I went into did a lot of ID camps because a lot of coaches weren't coming to my areas were like not known for soccer , so I had to go to them a lot of the time .

Olivia Elliott | Northwestern Soccer

I didn't have any friends who are going through the recruitment process . You're doing the college process so much earlier than anyone else , and knowing that . In the reality of it , everyone who is going to the same place that you'll end up at also will relate to you and will have shared the same struggles , and you'll be able to laugh at it going into college now because it was such a stressful time , but now it's like such a funny thing to look back at .

Olivia Elliott | Northwestern Soccer

Um , I , coming from a smaller club in a smaller area that soccer is not really like a big thing . Like there's not a lot of people who go and play in college . I was like one of two girls in my area who went and played soccer in college .