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Anonymous wrote:I assume all the anecdotes are from families who have never been through the recruitment process. Some are funny to read.

PP here with recruited DC… what I said about Ivy training and expectations are not anecdotal. I mentioned it specifically because many parents on DCUM think that going “Ivy” is this perfect combination of academic prestige with the ability to play a D1 sport that is not “time consuming.” That is simply not true, so student athletes and parents who actually are going through the process or are thinking about it should ask the right questions. I also did say that it is sport and school specific.

DC committed to play at HA D3, and (for DCs non-revenue field sport) what people have said about NESCAC recruiting is
mostly true (I think it depends on the sport, but there is a lot of leeway at the C band level), that some schools in the Patriot League have a sliding scale for scholarships or offer only 2 slots and are need aware when offering slots, and that you don’t have to be the best student to get into an Ivy for a sport, you just have to be passable and that doesn’t included necessarily having “top tier” rigor or test scores either.

An Ivy told our child they needed at least a 1280 for them to issue a likely letter. We were shocked.

I have never seen a score this low before accepted. I’ve seen quite a few 1360 or so scores for impact players but nothing in that range. Is your child a P4 level athlete?

Our child is currently G5.

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Anonymous wrote:I assume all the anecdotes are from families who have never been through the recruitment process. Some are funny to read.

PP here with recruited DC… what I said about Ivy training and expectations are not anecdotal. I mentioned it specifically because many parents on DCUM think that going “Ivy” is this perfect combination of academic prestige with the ability to play a D1 sport that is not “time consuming.” That is simply not true, so student athletes and parents who actually are going through the process or are thinking about it should ask the right questions. I also did say that it is sport and school specific.

DC committed to play at HA D3, and (for DCs non-revenue field sport) what people have said about NESCAC recruiting is
mostly true (I think it depends on the sport, but there is a lot of leeway at the C band level), that some schools in the Patriot League have a sliding scale for scholarships or offer only 2 slots and are need aware when offering slots, and that you don’t have to be the best student to get into an Ivy for a sport, you just have to be passable and that doesn’t included necessarily having “top tier” rigor or test scores either.

An Ivy told our child they needed at least a 1280 for them to issue a likely letter. We were shocked.

I have never seen a score this low before accepted. I’ve seen quite a few 1360 or so scores for impact players but nothing in that range. Is your child a P4 level athlete?

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Anonymous wrote:I assume all the anecdotes are from families who have never been through the recruitment process. Some are funny to read.

PP here with recruited DC… what I said about Ivy training and expectations are not anecdotal. I mentioned it specifically because many parents on DCUM think that going “Ivy” is this perfect combination of academic prestige with the ability to play a D1 sport that is not “time consuming.” That is simply not true, so student athletes and parents who actually are going through the process or are thinking about it should ask the right questions. I also did say that it is sport and school specific.

DC committed to play at HA D3, and (for DCs non-revenue field sport) what people have said about NESCAC recruiting is
mostly true (I think it depends on the sport, but there is a lot of leeway at the C band level), that some schools in the Patriot League have a sliding scale for scholarships or offer only 2 slots and are need aware when offering slots, and that you don’t have to be the best student to get into an Ivy for a sport, you just have to be passable and that doesn’t included necessarily having “top tier” rigor or test scores either.

An Ivy told our child they needed at least a 1280 for them to issue a likely letter. We were shocked.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, are you willing to share the sport ?

Is it a revenue (basketball or football) sport ?

Depending on the school other sports are plus revenue sports. Hockey is a revenue sport, as is softball at a growing number of universities.

The two you mentioned are certainly revenue sports but the way of thinking that they are the only two are outdated.

Hard to believe that softball is a revenue sport; can you name some schools where this is true ? TIA

Same for "hockey". Is that ice hockey or field hockey ?

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Anonymous wrote:This is all very relevant to D1, but it a lot of it does not apply to D3, just so folks are aware.

There are very few perks like help with registration, no massages (unless it’s needed therapy), no tutors (but there is required study hall), no laundry service, no special housing or dining options. There isn’t any money so you can’t really negotiate, though you can negotiate academic merit money, like everyone else.

The issue of time and major is still something to think about but less cut and dry. My baseball playing son can major in anything he wants and can take a semester abroad. He has to be able to handle the load and figure out conflicts, though.

And he is so happy. He plays the sport he loves every day and gets an education. It’s the right fit.

My baseball son is starting to make a college list and we know now D1 is out of the question, D2 is a reach. Would love to know where your son is happy so we can take a look and see if it's a fit for our son. Thanks!

NP, but look at Centennial Conference schools. A lot of happy athletes

Anonymous wrote:Getting recruited to a top 30 D1 academic school is a lot harder than getting straight As and maxing out standardized test. The competition to get recruited for these schools is insane. If you were to take all of the athletes interested and qualified for the slot it would be less than a 1% acceptance rate. The kids that get recruited are vetted for more rigorously than any regular student. Coaches watch them compete for over a year, have multiple calls with hs coaches, club coaches and teachers, do interviews with the athlete, and pre-reads with admissions before making their selection. Once the coach selects the athlete it’s pretty much guaranteed admissions, but that is because the kid has already been fully vetted by the time actual admissions happens.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, are you willing to share the sport ?

Is it a revenue (basketball or football) sport ?

Depending on the school other sports are plus revenue sports. Hockey is a revenue sport, as is softball at a growing number of universities.

The two you mentioned are certainly revenue sports but the way of thinking that they are the only two are outdated.

Hard to believe that softball is a revenue sport; can you name some schools where this is true ? TIA

Same for "hockey". Is that ice hockey or field hockey ?

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While I understand that any sport can generate revenue through ticket sales, concessions, & TV revenue, my understanding is that, typically, all sports other than football & basketball need funding beyond the revenue generated by that sport. Often college football funds the overwhelming majority of an athletics dept. budget.

Men’s ice hockey is huge in the Minnesota / Michigan area and the New England area .

The Boston Beanpot is played every year at TD Garden and it’s top hockey teams BC, BU. and Northeastern play. The fourth team is Harvard, although they aren’t in the same conference and there are better New England teams it’s a tradition.

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Anonymous wrote:I assume all the anecdotes are from families who have never been through the recruitment process. Some are funny to read.

PP here with recruited DC… what I said about Ivy training and expectations are not anecdotal. I mentioned it specifically because many parents on DCUM think that going “Ivy” is this perfect combination of academic prestige with the ability to play a D1 sport that is not “time consuming.” That is simply not true, so student athletes and parents who actually are going through the process or are thinking about it should ask the right questions. I also did say that it is sport and school specific.

DC committed to play at HA D3, and (for DCs non-revenue field sport) what people have said about NESCAC recruiting is
mostly true (I think it depends on the sport, but there is a lot of leeway at the C band level), that some schools in the Patriot League have a sliding scale for scholarships or offer only 2 slots and are need aware when offering slots, and that you don’t have to be the best student to get into an Ivy for a sport, you just have to be passable and that doesn’t included necessarily having “top tier” rigor or test scores either.

Anonymous wrote:I assume all the anecdotes are from families who have never been through the recruitment process. Some are funny to read.

Anonymous wrote:Basically, at the more selective schools, they recognize that they can't put excessive requirements on athletes. They treat them foremost as students. This is why for the most part the Ivy league (even though DI) is not a powerhouse conference. If you want to play/compete, but don't want to be "owned" by the university, an Ivy is a great choice if possible (I recognize not all students can meet the academic threshold) or a D3. The guidance the OP gave really applies to the "Power" conferences (SEC, ACC, Big whatever, etc.)

Anonymous wrote:My son is passionate about soccer. Is it too late get recruited at T10?

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Anonymous wrote:OP, are you willing to share the sport ?

Is it a revenue (basketball or football) sport ?

Depending on the school other sports are plus revenue sports. Hockey is a revenue sport, as is softball at a growing number of universities.

The two you mentioned are certainly revenue sports but the way of thinking that they are the only two are outdated.

Hard to believe that softball is a revenue sport; can you name some schools where this is true ? TIA

Same for "hockey". Is that ice hockey or field hockey ?

Continuing:

While I understand that any sport can generate revenue through ticket sales, concessions, & TV revenue, my understanding is that, typically, all sports other than football & basketball need funding beyond the revenue generated by that sport. Often college football funds the overwhelming majority of an athletics dept. budget.

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Anonymous wrote:This is all very relevant to D1, but it a lot of it does not apply to D3, just so folks are aware.

There are very few perks like help with registration, no massages (unless it’s needed therapy), no tutors (but there is required study hall), no laundry service, no special housing or dining options. There isn’t any money so you can’t really negotiate, though you can negotiate academic merit money, like everyone else.

The issue of time and major is still something to think about but less cut and dry. My baseball playing son can major in anything he wants and can take a semester abroad. He has to be able to handle the load and figure out conflicts, though.

And he is so happy. He plays the sport he loves every day and gets an education. It’s the right fit.

My baseball son is starting to make a college list and we know now D1 is out of the question, D2 is a reach. Would love to know where your son is happy so we can take a look and see if it's a fit for our son. Thanks!

What academic level?

Average. Only going into 10th grade, so hasn't done the SAT's yet, but GPA is 3.8. His ADHD is debilitating when it comes to school work.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is all very relevant to D1, but it a lot of it does not apply to D3, just so folks are aware.

There are very few perks like help with registration, no massages (unless it’s needed therapy), no tutors (but there is required study hall), no laundry service, no special housing or dining options. There isn’t any money so you can’t really negotiate, though you can negotiate academic merit money, like everyone else.

The issue of time and major is still something to think about but less cut and dry. My baseball playing son can major in anything he wants and can take a semester abroad. He has to be able to handle the load and figure out conflicts, though.

And he is so happy. He plays the sport he loves every day and gets an education. It’s the right fit.

My baseball son is starting to make a college list and we know now D1 is out of the question, D2 is a reach. Would love to know where your son is happy so we can take a look and see if it's a fit for our son. Thanks!

What academic level?

Average. Only going into 10th grade, so hasn't done the SAT's yet, but GPA is 3.8. His ADHD is debilitating when it comes to school work.