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[quote=Anonymous]My DC's experience in a T-20:  Academic pre-read and ED. DC felt that it was the best option (although there may have been a bit of buyer's remorse).

DC knew coach would support admission if applied ED.  Many others on the team did not apply ED-1.  Some were ED-2 when the Ivies fell through.  Several were RD and a few walk ons.  I'd be upfront - if your DC is good enough, coach will want him/her either way but may not be able to influence the admissions process as much after ED.

DC is currently heavily involved in the recruiting process - lots of interaction with recruits the coach is interested in.  Many of these recruits did not apply ED-1 or ED-2 but  are really good so the coach is still interested.

DC had a friend who applied to a SLAC with an 8% acceptance rate.  Coach said - you are in and friend was rejected - friend was a good but not great addition to the team so I feel like coach support was not there or he did not have the pull other coaches have.

Ask the coach - of the recruits you put forward and who received a positive pre-read, how many have been rejected and why. Also - is your DC reaching (admission questionable) or DC has the status but the sport is just what makes him/her a good fit for the school (admission more likely).

DC was upfront with coach - not applying ED without a pre-read and positive feedback from admissions.  That said - DC had top stats and probably should have applied to an Ivy or a higher rated school ED-1 but wanted to play the sport and could not do so at the D1 level at a school with the academic rigor DC wanted.

Good luck - [/quote]

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