<p>I caught the attention of a coach a highest level academic D III school. I went to his camp, he came and watched me play 3 times, invited me for an official visit. I really like the school and would be very proud to go there. I am a solid student, 3.5, but my SATs were so bad I am embarrassed to write them on an anonymous forum. We sent records to admissions for an early read in August and they came back with we want to see your first quarter grades and new ACT score and recommendations. Now at the end of the quarter I got all A's and and A- an AP class and the ACT was a 25. Still, the coach says he is 100% committed to doing everything to help me gain admittance and in this case I believe him (I know people who know him and his word is good). My parents urged me to do ED because why would a coach go to bat for me if I not totally committed to him. I am counting down the days. I have athletic talent and championships under my belt. My essays were awesome. I am full pay. My questions are, why didn't admissions just say no in the first place if they aren't going to let me in after an improvement. What else do you think is going on here? Do the coaches usually get what they want? What do you think my chance are??</p>
<p>At many highly selective LACs, coaches have considerable influence in the admissions process. But there are minimum standards which have to be met (I know because S was at the very bottom with the opposite problem pretty good ACT, mediocre grades). Unfortunately, from your description of your interactions with the coach and school, assuming he is telling the truthit sounds as if your record may be very close to the irreducible bottom line so he’s just not sure he can get you in.</p>
<p>The other possibility is that you are not his number one priority, and that if the person above you on his list applies, the coach will fight harder for that person (although he will still fight for you, as promised). Did the coach tell you that you were his number one priority?</p>
<p>How much pull the coach has depends on the sport. I think it sounds like you have a shot here, personally.</p>
<p>Did your S get in?</p>
<p>Keylyme, Which part of my story do you think helps my cause the most?</p>
<p>EMM1
You asked if coach told me I was number one priority. He actually told me that his team is full but he saw something in me that is worth bringing on an extra player. I cant help but wonder if a phone call comes in from a nationally ranked player with top grades what would happen, but I think I know what would happen…</p>
<p>From reading other threads here—
and Playing the Game…</p>
<p>If the coach says his team is full–he may not have slots left for a tip.</p>
<p>I believe alot of likely letters and offers are already out at most schools, as its mid Nov…
but don’t know.</p>
<p>The bottom line is that I don’t think that anyone can give you a reliable prediction about your chances. But I assume you’ve already applied ED I to this school. If you get in, great! At the same time, as hard as it is emotionally, at this point the most important thing is to plan for what happens if you don’t get in. Keep in contact with the other coaches who are interested in you at schools in which you have an interest. If they ask, tell them the truth, including the fact that you are by no means certain that you will be admitted to your ED school.</p>
<p>Above all, remember that you are not defined by the decision on your ED application. Be proud! Whatever happens, you’ve done everything you can, and have accomplished a great deal in high school.</p>