<p>What are these "athletic recommendations" coaches write to the admissions office? Any idea what the coaches write in them, or are they just basically forms?</p>
<p>I believe they're basically just forms -- just saying that the coach for sport X is interested in having you on the team if you come to MIT.</p>
<p>But I don't have direct knowledge about this. I know there are a few current students around here who are athletes, so perhaps they know more than I do.</p>
<p>Thank you so much Mollie; I appreciate the feedback!</p>
<p>It depends on the coach. I know our coach writes a personalized letter about every athlete he arranges a campus visit for. I have no idea how it helps or hurts.</p>