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[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]

What else did he bring besides being "smarter?"[/quote]

NP. Even students with non-athletic extracurriculars like music, chess, robotics are shut out. Sports are king apparently. No wonder parents push their kids so much from a young age.[/quote]

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