<p>When the time comes I would like to play soccer at one of the ivy leagues. I was wondering if they recruit and with this recruiting how does it work?</p>
<p>Yes. Like all Division 1 athletic programs, they do recruit. Main differences being no athletic scholarship money (although need-based aid can be even better depending on your situation), and an academic bar that has to be passed in addition to the athletic skills. Tons of info here if you use the search function.</p>
<p>@Varska how does that work? Do they ask u to play for them? Or do u pursue them and ask to play?</p>
<p>Happens both ways. There’s more to the whole process of Ivy athletic recruiting than I can address right here. Do a search to get a handle on the general process and if you need clarification about specifics, by all means ask, lots of people here with knowledge of the subject. Good luck</p>
<p>I can’t believe the user ID of harvcrimson was actually still available.</p>
<p>I was very surprised 
@CHicagoMAma </p>
<p>harv: thousands of top players are viewed by the coaching staffs of these schools at the top summer camps – many of which only invite top HS and international players. </p>
<p>Are you in the handful of top players for your team (HS or travelling – whichever is more competitve) right now for your age? Would your coaches agree? If you’re playing at an all-state level by your Junior year, then you can seriously consider the route of an athletic recruit.</p>
<p>Parent of a high school soccer player here – agree with T26 above. Ivy league coaches have their pick of top players with high stats. Browse the rosters at a few schools (as we have done). Even Yale and Dartmouth which are not even in top 100 Div 1 programs have rosters largely consisting of all state high school players, who have won state championships, and play on Developmental Academy teams that are very successful. Ivy soccer players are generally top players who are playing in that conference. It is a mistake to think that Ivy coaches are desperate for soccer talent from among their applicants so are happy to give the bump to smart kids who can also contribute to their team. </p>
<p>Talk to your high school and club coaches, see what they think about your college prospects. You might consider attending a college prep soccer camp that might be near you to get a feel for the competition. Early in high school career, probably look for a camp that isn’t affiliated with a school you may be interested in down the line, instead look for one where you can “test the water.” Our experience with those elite camps, even for freshman and sophomores, is the player leaves the camp with a candid assessment of their skill level, whether they have the potential to be a D1, D2 or D3 player.</p>
<p>Good luck. </p>