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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Plenty of small, not prestigious, not selective D3 schools give everybody tons of merit aid.

D3 schools can't give sports scholarships, but I assume this family is betting that you don't know that so that is why they are bragging this way.

It is possible that they receive some extra merit aid compared to the next person for some leadership award or something like that which mysteriously always goes to athletes.[/quote]

If a coach gets the student  merit aid it’s essentially a sports scholarship.

Sure they don’t call it that. Loophole.[/quote]

I know a recruited athlete whose twin was awarded the full ride. NESCAC. You kind of have to admire the school for working that particular loophole. [/quote]

Are you claiming that someone from an UMC background was awarded a full merit scholarship to an NESCAC for sports (i.e., had no financial need)?  And that the kid had a 26 ACT, a weak transcript, and no other achievements?

I think you are likely significantly diminishing this kid's overall application and achievements.[/quote]

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