<p>So we've all seen the horror stories about athletes being courted, told they were "top recruits", asked to commit and go early decision, and then not getting into their dream schools. </p>
<p>Can we please hear from some parents who had good experiences with recruiting and things went smoothly?</p>
<p>(D2 is going early decision to a wonderful LAC as a "top recruit". I'm getting caught up in the horror stories and I'm looking for some calm, reasonable relief.)</p>
<p>The process went absolutely as it should have for my athlete, who committed and submitted that ED application with full coach support 2 years ago right now. We also had the early read from admissions who reviewed the academic file during the official visit and confirmed that ED acceptance should not be an issue. This is at a highly ranked LAC - and today my kiddo is one happy student athlete! </p>
<p>Only trouble with the process? Senioritis set in REALLY early once that acceptance was in the bag!</p>
<p>D's experience was perfectly smooth, though I would characterize her as less of a hotly-pursued recruit and more of an athlete who had a lot of positive conversations with coaches. Every coach she spoke with was candid and aboveboard with her. Having lost a h.s. season to ACL tear/repair/rehab, she didn't need the lecture about making sure she chose a school she'd love even if she never got to play; she fully understood that. She, too, went ED to a wonderful LAC and has been very happy there ever since. (Side note: As a junior she plays one sport rather than two.)
Best of luck to your D2! I think there are more happy stories than horror stories out there, and I wish her a happy one.</p>
<p>D was recruited for an emerging sport- varsity at some schools & club at others-got a scholarship offer in writing from one, got a tip from 2 coaches, no tip, but a tour and lots of info from another (no tip allowed). She got into all those places (top 25ish, top LAC)</p>
<p>She also was recruited by the athletic director for her sport at a top 5 school and did not get in despite a tip, but nothing was promised, so every one seemed very honest and very clear about what they could and could not do. Coach was more disappointed than we were!</p>
<p>My kids weren't athletes, but I've seen things go smoothly with others far more often than not. Out of 9-10 athletes where I've been pretty familiar with the recruiting process, there was only one case where the athlete was deferred after an ED application was solicited. And that athlete was ultimately accepted at the college, and had another very desirable institution come courting in the interim, so any ego damage got repaired quickly. (I would also add that this athlete was WAY out of range for either of those colleges on an academic basis.)</p>
<p>If the OP feels a need to worry about something, maybe she should worry about what happens next fall. I've seen several cases of recruited athletes falling out of favor with a coach and getting cut, or souring on the team, after they arrive.</p>
<p>vulture3: ditto on everything!</p>
<p>I think most important factor is faith in coaches. My d's coaches told her the process every step along the way. Reviewed transcripts after junior year, told her the SAT scores she needed and made clear when they wanted her application materials in with admissions. Also made it very clear that while they were very comfortable with her application, only admissions admits. The likely letter was received in early October. From the Dean of Admissions that clearly states that if history is any indicator, she will be admitted in December and warmly welcomes her to the school. Still waiting for December 15 but has proceeded exactly as coaches said it would</p>
<p>Hi OP,
From your brief description of where you are in the process, and what you've been told by the coach, it sounds like you have nothing to worry about. We went through this a year ago, and all is well. Is the acceptance notification date for your child's school in mid-December? Only a few weeks more of suspense, if so. Best wishes to you!</p>
<p>The process went very well for D1 and D2. Coaches were wonderful, informative and great advocates in the application and schoalrship process. D1 is currently a junior but her collegiate career may be ending due to injury but she LOVES her school and will graduate from there no matter what. D2 will sign her NLI in February and coach is in contact with her several times a week. So far, so good! :)</p>
<p>Another happy ending here. S was recruited last year and found coaches to be very honest and straightforward, particularly if you ask the right questions (e.g. where do I stand in your list of recruits, etc) - thanks to experienced CC parents who helped us formulate those questions. S went ED to an ivy and is a very happy freshman now, loving school and his team!</p>
<p>Happy parent here! We did it twice -- electing to go for a PG year when S didn't get recruited by his dream schools. He had a nice recruitment/acceptance in hand, but really wanted to shoot higher. In the second go-round, he was a year older, bigger, stronger and was recruited by <em>two</em> dream schools plus a bunch more. And the first school said they were still really interested in him also. He is currently a junior at Dream School #1.</p>
<p>We found the coaches at the schools to be straightforward about where he stood with them and accurate about his chances for admission. We do have knowledge of kids who were not so lucky however.</p>
<p>If you are being "supported" by a coach, does that mean that you are on a list, or does it mean that you are on the same level as the rest of the recruits?</p>
<p>You should ask the coach what he means. Only admissions can admit -- and the coach's influence for a specific recruit varies by school, sport, and applicant qualifications.</p>