Division I Athletics - Questions & Concerns

Athletic Recruits
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<p>It seems like my essays, EC's, GPA and recommendations are all shining bright enough for my reach school not to immediately deny me(Deferred EA - Harvard). Although I know this is not the one all end all for every school I am applying to but, I think it is a good sign.</p>

<p>My main concern is my test score, I'll be hearing back from the January SAT here in about a week and a lot seems to be riding on this test score. According to what my Harvard interviewer said, "The determining factor in your application will be your test score, and how much pull you get from the coach." I have done everything in my power to prep hard for the SAT and what's done is done. </p>

<p>My question is this: How can I ensure the coaches are behind me, without coming across as annoying? I don't want to fill their inboxes with every one of my results, but I need them to know I am working very hard, every single day in order to try and get their attention. </p>

<p>I am going to send an email to the coach at Harvard once I receive my test score, but I don't only want to let him know how I did...I need him to understand that I am doing everything in my power to be the best athlete I can be. </p>

<p>My parents have said a Post-Grad year isn't out of question, so should I mention this to them? To let them know that if they push for me in admission I'll have another year to work, and get stronger and faster?</p>

<p>I'd love to hear some advice (clearly).</p>

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<p>I think the way you’ve written this post is exactly the way you should write to the coach. Coaches want real people, and you are not cloying, irritating, or irrational - you are honest and sincere. Set yourself on a schedule, and let the coach know that you will be emailing every (whenever-Monday, for sake of argument) and do it! Never beg or grovel, just let them know that they are the top of your list, and you hope that you make the top of their list.</p>

<p>You should also ask for (and appreciate) any honest feedback they give you.</p>

<p>I like your approach.</p>

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<p>If I email them every week, sometimes that will be limited to how my training is going? </p>

<p>Does that make sense?</p>

<p>I don’t want to just have to tell them that I am fast during training…would sending video along with emails be too much?</p>

<p>I need to ensure I’m doing everything I can but the coach didn’t really seem like the type of guy who enjoyed recruiting/interviewing all that much, so I feel like emails and stuff will just annoy him more. I’m worried because of where I am from he won’t be looking at my results like he would for kids from the East…</p>