Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support

[Anonymous]

How does this work if you need merit? DD is being encouraged to apply ED from th coaches but we cannot swing the full sticker tag and will not qualify for any need based aid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How does this work if you need merit? DD is being encouraged to apply ED from th coaches but we cannot swing the full sticker tag and will not qualify for any need based aid.

Just ask.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How does this work if you need merit? DD is being encouraged to apply ED from th coaches but we cannot swing the full sticker tag and will not qualify for any need based aid.

Just ask.

Use the net price calculator

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How does this work if you need merit? DD is being encouraged to apply ED from th coaches but we cannot swing the full sticker tag and will not qualify for any need based aid.

Don't apply ED if you are not willing to pay sticker price and are not eligible for financial aid. You need to calculate that into your decision and it is ok to own you can't or will not pay 85K+ per year for college. We did and our swimmer found a great spot at a T50 school.

[Anonymous]

My DD had 1600, but we made her take it again just in case.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DD had 1600, but we made her take it again just in case.

😂😂😂

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD had 1600, but we made her take it again just in case.

😂😂😂

I bet she also has a perfect IMX score!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How does this work if you need merit? DD is being encouraged to apply ED from th coaches but we cannot swing the full sticker tag and will not qualify for any need based aid.

When my swimmer did the pre-read they gave us the merit amount. Can you ask for that with the pre-read? From others I've talked with, that seems fairly standard.

[Anonymous]

It is standard for them to tell you your DC's merit amount during your pre-read. Some of these schools have deep and generous pockets. If you don’t like their offer, you can always ask for more. Why be shy? All they can say is no. They will not cut your kid for asking.

[Anonymous]

Anyone out there have any advice regarding an effective approach to NESCAC schools? Is there any wiggle room on grades, test scores, etc? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone out there have any advice regarding an effective approach to NESCAC schools? Is there any wiggle room on grades, test scores, etc? Thanks.

It depends on how much they want your kid. NESCAC schools put athletes into “bands” depending on their stats. A Band means the kid has the stats to get in on their own. B Band kids have stats below what the school would normally require but can get in with what is called a “tip” by the coach. And C Band kids need a “slot” from the coach. What grades/scores are in each band depends on the school. Williams’ B Band stats are higher than Hamilton’s, which are higher than Conn’s. The admissions office gives coaches a set number of slots and tips. It may be 1 slot and 4 tips; depends on the school and sport. So if your kid is the No. 1 person on the school’s list, there will be more leeway than if the kid is No. 5.

[Anonymous]

How about Wash U, Chi, Emory? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How about Wash U, Chi, Emory? Thanks.

Same as the above.

If your DC fits the swim times and has close to the “grades” look at the fastest teams and start there. Coaches at these programs have pull and flexibility. The pull diminishes the less successful a program is on the D3 national level. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How about Wash U, Chi, Emory? Thanks.

I’m not as familiar with recruiting at these schools. I am guessing it’s similar.

[Anonymous]

Are D3 schools speeding up their timelines given the effects of House?