FYI, Swarthmore is known to be very stingy in making exceptions, even for athletes. It's just a very tough school to get into.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostFYI, Swarthmore is known to be very stingy in making exceptions, even for athletes. It's just a very tough school to get into.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostJust looking for info, and not a ruckus.
I understand different schools have different policies, but is there some degree of comfort that a D3 coach's supporting a recruit's application means the player has a better or perhaos even strong chance of being accepted by the school?
Thanks in advance.
If you have the coach’s support and a positive response from the pre- read, I would have thought you were OK! (As long as nothing terrible happens to his or her grades).
In our case, one of the schools rejected him at that stage which was disappointing but good to know.
If you’re looking for. A place in 2021, I’d accept the first offer you get as long as the school fits with the academic profile you are looking for. The deferring freshmen and seniors mean there are far fewer spots available than normal.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Post(It was Swarthmore, so in retrospect, bullet dodged, I would have been miserable there.)
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Sidenote: My mom really pushed Pomona on me. I remember visiting thinking, not a chance. Definitely not my vibe. I wanted to go to our state school with big time sports and a Greek system. Was happy when I wasn't accepted to Pomona.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostToo many people assume getting to play sports at a top academic school is the goal. But I never understood people why anyone would want to go to a small liberal arts school for high achievers if this type of student culture wasn't your thing. Seems like a disaster in the making. Sounds like you absolutely dodged a bullet.
Sidenote: My mom really pushed Pomona on me. I remember visiting thinking, not a chance. Definitely not my vibe. I wanted to go to our state school with big time sports and a Greek system. Was happy when I wasn't accepted to Pomona.
Second best piece of advice? Your student has to drive the bus. You can advise and guide, but they have to be happy with their choice. When they find it, you'll know deep down that's the one.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostJust looking for info, and not a ruckus.
I understand different schools have different policies, but is there some degree of comfort that a D3 coach's supporting a recruit's application means the player has a better or perhaos even strong chance of being accepted by the school?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIf a coach says "go ahead and apply and we'll see what happens" they're either not that into you or they doubt your chances.
Applying EA is critical - they need to know for certain who is accepted and if they've got any vacancies still out there. They probably won't wait around for you to get in regular admit if they have someone else who is already in.
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