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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Since they aren’t getting the common app essay….[/quote]

They will be getting the common app essay with the application.[/quote]

Which doesn't get submitted for months.  The preread process asks an athlete to commit earlier, in return for an assurance of admittance.  [/quote]

There is zero commitment with a pre read.[/quote]

The preread process leads to them asking the athlete to apply ED, that's asking them to commit.  [/quote]
So PP’d post stands. There is zero commitment with a preread . [/quote]

They do pre-reads on multiple kids then offer them in order of preference. Pre-read means nothing unless you are their top choice, and admissions gives the nod as an A/B or C tier[/quote]

Someone I know on Facebook posted about being so proud their kid being given the green light for a "pre-read" for her sport at a liberal arts college.   And hundreds of people congratulated her so I assumed it was a sure thing.[/quote]

It depends. Athletes get different levels of support at these high academic d3s. 
But the coaches in my experience, are careful to never guarantee admission which is controlled by the admissions department.[/quote]

They might not guaranty it, but they can use words that leave the inexperienced athletes with the impression they are guaranteed. For example, our DC was told by Nescac coach as part of a pre-read, “I’d love to have you on the team and I’ve never seen any athlete with your stats not be accepted to this college.” Spouse and I were left the unpleasant job of explaining to DC that these words are pretty meaningless. [/quote]

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