Athletic Recruiting-Interaction between Coaches and Admissions Office

<p>An issue I have been pondering....
I believe some conferences attempt to maintain a level playing field regarding athletic recruiting, Patriot League comes to mind in Div I and NESCAC in Division III. How do they work around the fact that some schools within the conference are SAT optional. Does anyone have experience being recruited by these "optional" schools?? Does it not give them an advantage in who they can get admitted?</p>