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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If there are between 66 and 72 freshmen slots at each NECSAC each year (I will assume this is reliable for the sake of the point), then how could it possibly be that about a dozen kids in the 2017 class alone self reported they 'committed' to Amherst or Williams on some LaxPower?!? One sport, one gender and 10 or more? I looked at that an howled. If anything LaxPower is just an outlet for needy kids to post something for attention.

Coaches at these schools can help boost an application. Without doubt that can carry as much weight as being a legacy. Uncoupled with an academic record that would pass admissions wouldn't be enough. In fairness, if kids have an excellent track record and a coach supports the admissions folder, that is a good thing. A sure thing? No. [/quote]

Athletic slots at NESCACs are basically a non-contractual verbal admissions guarantee if the recruit agrees (in most cases)  to apply early decision.  The 66 to 72 slots are only B and C bands, typically 3-4 per team.  Some teams get more slots than others based on institutional priorities at the specific school. There are also sports that don't really use slots or use very few,  because the academic composition of those teams is higher than others.  The recruits you see on Laxpower will all get into those schools, barring a major disaster in the fall of their senior year. Slotted Athletic recruits are pretty much guaranteed admission, while legacy applicants still must keep their fingers crossed.[/quote]

+1 PP.

We are in the midst of this process right now. The coaches we've been dealing with have told us they get (depending on the school), 7-12 spots. My kid is a top recruit for a certain college and once he told the coach was willing to "commit" to applying early decision, the coach submitted his credentials (transcript, scores) for a pre-read to Admissions. Yes, this happens at the NESCACs and other highly selective schools. After the coach heard back from Admissions with their blessing, our son still has to officially apply, but barring some sort of disaster - failing a course in the first quarter, blowing off the application, or a run-in with the law - he is "in."[/quote]

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