<p>Stanford is extremely competitive academically and even with the best grades and top test scores it is a toss-up as to who is accepted. How does she do academically? At what level does she currently play soccer? She should be playing at the highest club level possible and at national tournaments if she is interested in Div. 1 soccer. Even if she meets these criteria, it would be a huge mistake not to be looking at a large number of programs. Stanford is an extreme reach for anyone and she should have back-ups. </p>
<p>If she is a good Div. 1 candidate, it is not too early to be looking at programs now. D1 soccer coaches for women recruit very early- many women are committed by junior year. As your D is still young, her first concern should be stellar grades! </p>