Anonymous
11/27/2025 08:53
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How about Wash U, Chi, Emory? Thanks.
I’m not as familiar with recruiting at these schools. I am guessing it’s similar.
Yes- it is similar, Wash U is a little easier if you have a very top swimmer. UC wants you to ED and Swimming is tough at Emory. They are always near the top of NCAA and faster than many D1 schools.
All three schools require you to apply Ed if you’re getting coaches support. You still need to take rigorous coursework and have a high gpa for all three. Overall, Chicago has a more demanding training cycle and the coaches are very intense. They have voluntary practice hours but swimmers are guilted into staying for those hours. They’ll do a 2.5 hour practice but the last 30 minutes is voluntary but who is leaving the pool 30 minutes early? Emory and WashU are similar in their training.
Anonymous
11/27/2025 08:41
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
If you walk on, take it you have to get in on your own?
Anonymous
11/26/2025 20:17
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Are D3 schools speeding up their timelines given the effects of House?
It does not appear so. If you are not reaching out as a Jr by this time of the year, however, you will get lost in the shuffle. To much talent and not enough places to go.[/quote
NESCAC schools may still be accepting recruits for EDII & RD. You'll need the grades though.
Anonymous
11/26/2025 16:02
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
Anonymous wrote:Are D3 schools speeding up their timelines given the effects of House?
It does not appear so. If you are not reaching out as a Jr by this time of the year, however, you will get lost in the shuffle. To much talent and not enough places to go.
Anonymous
11/09/2025 18:12
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How about Wash U, Chi, Emory? Thanks.
I’m not as familiar with recruiting at these schools. I am guessing it’s similar.
Yes- it is similar, Wash U is a little easier if you have a very top swimmer. UC wants you to ED and Swimming is tough at Emory. They are always near the top of NCAA and faster than many D1 schools.
Anonymous
11/09/2025 18:01
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
Are D3 schools speeding up their timelines given the effects of House?
Anonymous
11/09/2025 11:58
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
Anonymous wrote:How about Wash U, Chi, Emory? Thanks.
I’m not as familiar with recruiting at these schools. I am guessing it’s similar.
Anonymous
11/09/2025 11:56
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
Anonymous wrote:How about Wash U, Chi, Emory? Thanks.
Same as the above.
If your DC fits the swim times and has close to the “grades” look at the fastest teams and start there. Coaches at these programs have pull and flexibility. The pull diminishes the less successful a program is on the D3 national level. Good luck.
Anonymous
11/09/2025 09:19
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
How about Wash U, Chi, Emory? Thanks.
Anonymous
11/09/2025 08:50
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
Anonymous wrote:Anyone out there have any advice regarding an effective approach to NESCAC schools? Is there any wiggle room on grades, test scores, etc? Thanks.
It depends on how much they want your kid. NESCAC schools put athletes into “bands” depending on their stats. A Band means the kid has the stats to get in on their own. B Band kids have stats below what the school would normally require but can get in with what is called a “tip” by the coach. And C Band kids need a “slot” from the coach. What grades/scores are in each band depends on the school. Williams’ B Band stats are higher than Hamilton’s, which are higher than Conn’s. The admissions office gives coaches a set number of slots and tips. It may be 1 slot and 4 tips; depends on the school and sport. So if your kid is the No. 1 person on the school’s list, there will be more leeway than if the kid is No. 5.
Anonymous
11/09/2025 08:43
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
Anyone out there have any advice regarding an effective approach to NESCAC schools? Is there any wiggle room on grades, test scores, etc? Thanks.
Anonymous
10/22/2025 08:35
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
It is standard for them to tell you your DC's merit amount during your pre-read. Some of these schools have deep and generous pockets. If you don’t like their offer, you can always ask for more. Why be shy? All they can say is no. They will not cut your kid for asking.
Anonymous
10/01/2025 07:05
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
Anonymous wrote:How does this work if you need merit? DD is being encouraged to apply ED from th coaches but we cannot swing the full sticker tag and will not qualify for any need based aid.
When my swimmer did the pre-read they gave us the merit amount. Can you ask for that with the pre-read? From others I've talked with, that seems fairly standard.
Anonymous
09/27/2025 18:54
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My DD had 1600, but we made her take it again just in case.
😂😂😂
I bet she also has a perfect IMX score!
Anonymous
09/27/2025 16:43
Subject: Recruiting D3 and Coaches Support
Anonymous wrote:My DD had 1600, but we made her take it again just in case.
😂😂😂