HI! thanks for taking the time to read this!
Sorry, this post is going to be in two parts.
Part 1 is to please chance me on Amherst-
I’m in contact with the Amherst coach and she is really interested for me to be on her team. I’m getting my pre read academic results back this week.
SAT: 2330 (800 math, 800 critical reading, 730 writing)
SAT II: 750 math level 2, 750 chemistry
GPA: 94 weighted, 91 unweighted with 5 AP’s total so far, taking 4 AP’s next year
-main concern is with GPA b/c I had a 79 in AP chemistry sophomore year (haha still laughing at myself), 2 B’s soph year, 3 B’s junior year (one B was an 89)
EC’s:
-mainly competitive golf… literally spend 98% of time on it like for example this summer all I’m doing is practicing and traveling for national tournaments
-Model United Nations Debate Moderator
-School newspaper, township newspaper writer
-Science Olympiad Regional Team
-Pit Orchestra, flute
-National Honor Society member
-Golf Team Captain 2 years
Part 2 is to chance me for Dartmouth, Georgetown, Vanderbilt w/o my sport. I’m in contact with coach from Dartmouth but probably on his lower end of possible recruits.
Thanks guys! <3 <3
BTW! AP scores:
AP Chem: 3
AP Calc AB: 3
those two probs not going to send…
APUSH: 5
AP English 11: 5
I think being a recruited athlete is your “hook.” Since Amherst is really interested in you, I think combined with your scores you’ll get in. However, if you are applying to other top tier schools without your sport, it’s going to be very difficult to get in. Since the bulk of your ECs is golf, and because many other applicants will have your numbers, not being a recruited athlete will make it much more difficult to get into those schools. Amherst is definitely your safest bet.
My son got into Amherst as a recruited athlete, and his stats weren’t as good as yours.
Dartmouth and other ivies give out likely letters to athletic recruits. NESCAC schools don’t. Your best bet would be to ask the coach about your chances. Ask the Amherst coach if she is giving you a tip or a slot.
Things can change rapidly so be sure to keep in close contact with the coach.
An athletic hook is a very valuable thing. Why would you prefer a worse shot at Georgetown or Vanderbilt over a better shot at Amherst (perhaps you don’t want a small college experience?)
Hi! Thank you for your insight! I’m just wondering about your son’s experience in recruiting… Did he apply ED? I’m just nervous about the admission process because I’m not sure how much being an athlete will help me
^that was to MaineLonghorn
To Thank You for Your Help
I asked because I was kind of nervous if I didn’t get into Amherst…
I hope you realize that Amherst is easily as difficult to get into for a regular applicant than Georgetown or Vanderbilt (for kids from our high school it is much more difficult, actually. Statistically, is is just about as difficult in admissions as Dartmouth. You can’t treat is as a backup. The athletic hook would make a huge difference at Amherst - assuming that is where you want to go.
This also assumes that you actually would be a recruit, of course. Amherst went to the Division III Final Four this year and only recruits a few players a year and they tend to be very impressive.
I have a child who was recruited by Amherst and other Division III schools and yes, you need to apply ED. You need to be in communication with the coaches long before that.
My son didn’t apply ED, because we had financial considerations. He was rejected by Dartmouth, but that wasn’t a disappointment to him because it didn’t seem like a good fit.
I just realized that a couple of my responses in this thread were intended for a different thread.
My answer to sanguinepenguin is that I think you have a very good chance of getting into Amherst if the coach wants you. Statistically, you are a fit for the school (and very few athletic recruits are, even in golf). If your pre-read comes back positive, have a candid talk with the coach. Ask if you are getting a tip or slot.
Then take a deep breath and relax.
To Maine Longhorn:
Could you provide some elaboration of what the biggest differences between Amherst and Dartmouth are from your perspective? I’m just curious. Thanks! 
Thank you, ThankYouforYourHelp! Your commentary is very appreciated!