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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When does Coach want an answer?

Is kid in contact with the Ivy coaches? What is their interest level?

With the roster cuts and new ncaa rules and the stress of both recruiting and college admissions, I’d take the offer if the kid likes the school and the coach. [/quote]

The reality is that OP's kid can say yes, and change their mind later.  They can't do the opposite.  So, they should say yes, and then take some time to look at all the options and figure out how highly this school ranks on their own list, and then decide. 
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I'd be very cautious with this approach. While there is no legal commitment, it is frowned upon, and coaches talk. They also move around. If the #20 coach hears that the kid is talking to other coaches/visiting other schools, they may rescind the offer. And if those other coaches know the kid committed to another school, they may not want to talk to them. For now, I would try to squeeze out as much time for a decision to the #20 as possible, in order to afford time to talk to other coaches. Being that kid is a junior and it's November, it's reasonable that they're looking at multiple schools. #20 coach should not be pressuring for an offer right now unless they're top for their sport.[/quote]

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