<p>I am applying to boarding schools for 2013. I have read about where people have hooks and they should use them. How do I go about letting coaches for the sports I play know about me? Do I just go onto the schools' websites, find their email addresses, and send them an email letting them know that I am applying to their school, play the sport they coach, and would like to meet them when I interview? Should I do the same for the academic courses that are my favorites, like Head of Math or Science Department or should I just send an email to the coaches?</p>
<p>Talk to the admissions office when you schedule your visit/interview. Many schools will coordinate with coaches. A few coordinate with academic departments too. If you live close enough some boarding schools have an open house where you can talk with athletic/academic staff.</p>
<p>I would most certainly contact the coach of a sport you are very interested in. A lot of times schools have an athletic form that automatically gets sent to the coach of your choosing.</p>
<p>Email personally. Leaves an impression that you are really enthisiastic about the program</p>
<p>I emailed all coaches of the schools I as applying to. Most replied. I think its better if you directly speak to the coach. Most coaches set up meetings with me rather than going through the admissions office.</p>