<p>I Need help with finding the right college for me, espicaly since i'm an american living aboard my whole life.</p>
<p>About me:</p>
<p>23 year old. (although anyone think i'm 19 :) )
American citizen.
English is my second language.
doing the sat in january, exepting to get 700+ in the math section.
living aboard.</p>
<p>What I'm looking for:</p>
<p>I want the experience of an american college, especially playing soccer over there. I have never played on a team at high school, but i'm a really good player when playing with my friends. i don't mind playing at division three or even at community college level, I'm just passioned for soccer!</p>
<p>i don't have that much money, i guess i can get a federal aid because we are a big family and my father make a small salary.</p>
<p>i want it to be near NYC.</p>
<p>I would appreciate any suggestions and advice on the right college for me and how to begin.</p>
<p>A community college is unlikely to offer you “the experience of an american college.” Most community colleges are commuter schools (no dorms,) their students often work either part- or full time (little college-related social life) and are at times weaker academically than those at a typical university. </p>
<p>So you need to decide: soccer or real college experience. Note that you can always TRY OUT for a soccer team, or play club soccer, which is also a competitive (and very fun) college sport.</p>
<p>If soccer is an absolute must, google colleges New York state, start looking which have “varsity” college teams, and start contacting coaches to see what it entails to join the team.</p>
<p>I agree that a community college is not the best option; most students that attend community college do so to save money plan to transfer after two years to a better college and take core courses there. Plus, like katliamom said, the majority of students there are commuters.</p>
<p>You could always play intramural soccer rather than on a college soccer team if you do not make the team.</p>
<p>Also, I forgot to ask before, what score do you expect on the critical reading and writing sections of the SAT?</p>