<p>A very basic question about athletic talent, as it relates to admission to Yale and other supercompetitive institutions.</p>
<p>I think we all recognize that having "recruited athlete" status is one of the three major major hooks. My question relates to athletic talent, short of being a "recruited athlete." Does being an excellent athlete, but not quite meeting the level of "recruited athlete" status, confer any advantage in the admissions process? And please do not limit your comments to admissions at Yale.</p>
<p>It becomes the same as any other extracurricular activity and, of course, Yale likes extracurriculars that you have pursued dilligently.</p>
<p>I believe it helps in demonstrating committment, and it could be one of your main ECs.</p>
<p>Edit: Apparently he beat me to it.</p>
<p>Not related to Yale, because I don’t know, many schools have something in between recruits and walk-ons. Every team needs players and I know that coaches have - or at least say they have - the ability to tag an applicant so that the applicant is favored. That isn’t a guaranteed spot but if the kid makes the requirements then …</p>
<p>Thank you Admissions, Silver and Lerg. You have answered my inquiry.</p>