Is getting 25th% test score key for SLAC athletic recruit?

[Anonymous]

In other words, is that sort of the main academic thing one needs to deliver?

[Anonymous]

I think that depends on the SLAC. My son is going to be an athletic recruit to a not-terribly selective SLAC in all likelihood and he is only applying to ones that are test optional, and there are LOTS.

[Anonymous]

Not sure if the SLACs have something similar to Ivy Academic Index. I would suggest that your DC email/call the relevant admission depts and politely enquire. Info is always best from the source. No one will think less of a candidate who seeks clarity. Especially if it is done in a professional manner.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not sure if the SLACs have something similar to Ivy Academic Index. I would suggest that your DC email/call the relevant admission depts and politely enquire. Info is always best from the source. No one will think less of a candidate who seeks clarity. Especially if it is done in a professional manner.

Admission department? No. Call the coach. The coach will know. And if you're not talking to the coach, you're not getting recruited so don't worry about your test score (unless you want to apply anyway not as a recruited athlete).

[Anonymous]

PP respectfully disagree. Not bad to call both. But coaches can be hopeful. And then a kid can get stung, even with a pre-read. It happens. Sometimes they don’t get in, and it is too late to get a coach-supported place elsewhere. The admission officer might not give you an exact number, but they will share their “approach” to evaluating athletes. Getting as much info as possible per school is just smart.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP respectfully disagree. Not bad to call both. But coaches can be hopeful. And then a kid can get stung, even with a pre-read. It happens. Sometimes they don’t get in, and it is too late to get a coach-supported place elsewhere. The admission officer might not give you an exact number, but they will share their “approach” to evaluating athletes. Getting as much info as possible per school is just smart.

New poster: the other poster is right. Recruited athletes go thru the coach only. An athlete who goes thru the coach and admissions, will likely find himself UNrecruited by the coach.

[Anonymous]

At D3 schools, you do a pre read over the summer before senior year to see what your chances are. DD did this 2 years ago and was given a green light by 3 SLACS and told no by 1.

[Anonymous]

Top SLAC’s don’t relax admissions standards much-many are test optional but you still need stellar GPA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Top SLAC’s don’t relax admissions standards much-many are test optional but you still need stellar GPA.

And there are many non-top SLACs that an average kid can get into without test scores and a non stellar GPA. You just have to guide your kid to schools that are a fit (maybe a slight reach) and they’ll have an option to play and study.