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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So you are missing the point about athletics. Except maybe for MIT, coaches will take a top athlete who just meets the academic bar over a student who won’t be an impact player. Coaches need wins. That’s it. Your kid needs to be admissible, but the athletics are the critical part. [/quote] Exactly this. I think a lot of parents don't understand the typical coach's motivations, even at high academic schools. They're looking for the best athletes that will help them win. Let's say Kid A is a 95 on athleticism and a 85 academically. Kid B is a 85 on athleticism and 100 academically. Coaches are going to want Kid A, as long as Kid A can gain admission. They don't care that Kid B is better academically. [/quote]
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