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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Athletes from these schools really don't have much of a "hook" getting into the "top" schools. Going through the process now with my kid. Highy desired by coaches almost universally, but can't get past the pre-reads because they're around the 25th percentile for the very academic schools. Middle of the pack "big 3" student and athletics not the hook everyone thinks it is. [/quote]

My son has a different take.  He used to tutor a kid early in high school who was admitted to an Ivy for sports.  My kid, the tutor, would not get into an Ivy (despite 1550 SAT, highest rigor, and high grades) but this kid did for sports.  Based on DS’ interactions with the recruit, he is pretty sure his stats are on the lower side and knows he takes easier classes.

Fwiw, my kid recognizes the athletic talent of this kid, which is worth something too.  And, he is happy for his success. But the system seems a bit out of whack when a kid who is smart enough to teach the other kids, can’t even get a look from the same schools.[/quote]

"Smart" alone doesn't make for a well-rounded class. If your kid recognized the athletic talent, lean into that. It's the same as when someone has a remarkable talent in another area - music, theater, debate, etc. That unique talent sets them apart.[/quote]

It’s actually not the same because in the US, athletics is more highly valued than the arts. It is the way we do things here. No sense is pretending otherwise.

Now how about that D1 cello recruit!?!

PP here, my comment was meant to supply an anecdote that not all recruits are academic super stars too (though some are, I am sure). I also acknowledge others are certainly below the academic standards, which keeps them out of top schools.  It was meant to be a reminder that this is a nuanced idea, with individual circumstances for each kid.

As for my son, he is a year-round, multi-sport athlete (good enough to play D3, but not d1) and captain, earned some regional awards in subjects of interest, and served as president of a club in his interest area that brought some meaningful change to his school.  He also had a summer job each year.  But he mostly studied a lot to keep up with his advanced coursework.  
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