<p>We have a cousin who is an international student coming to study in the US on a soccer scholarship. She was scammed (we think) into going to Northwood University in Dallas by a German company that "helps" European athletes attend "top" US colleges. Yeah, they got her into a bunch of bottom-tier trade schools for commuters.</p>
<p>Anyhow, we're hoping she can get out of that cesspool school and attend a REAL college. </p>
<p>My question is this: How much flexibility do you think college coaches have regarding the application deadlines at their private universities? Anyone out there have experience with late applications?</p>
<p>College coaches will not have any power over the admissions deadlines, unless the university still has unfilled places for the incoming class. </p>
<p>You might want to first contact the athletic coach, explain the situation, then call admissions to ask if they would consider a late application. There is a term called “summer melt” which describes accepted students who change their minds due to waitlist openings or financial aid constraints. As a result, openings can develop.</p>
<p>Soccer scholarship money may not be available this late, however. Does the cousin already have NCAA eligiblity?</p>