<p>Guys, I have no idea if any of ya'll play football and are looking into going to Columbia (chances are there are not because most people who are good at football are not Columbia material) but I'm just curious if you think it will help at all that the coach has been in contact with me etc. I'm not putting any money on my admission to Columbia but my academics stats are very stellar and I think I would have a decent chance at getting in w/o football. So...anyone know? I know that it is not going to be sole reason for admission at such an awesome school as Columbia but would it help and if so how much? Thanks, Matt</p>
<p>Matt, even playing DECENT football and having stellar stats is a great hook...the most important thing is to get the coach to notice you.</p>
<p>Being an athlete helps pretty big, AND a football athlete...especially when Colubmbia is getting creamed out there by just all the other ivies.</p>
<p>In conclusion, recruitment=MAJOR hook. But if you play GREAT football and never gets scouted/discovered...then it's not going to be good. My suggestion is have your coach set up meetings with Columbia football coaches, etc. But if your high school team is well known, Columbia is definitely going to be looking around.</p>
<p>Either way, good luck!</p>
<p>Thank you. I've been recruited with numerous letterrs, emails, and phone calls from the football staff at Columbia as well as other Ivy's. I've also sent film and stuff so they know about me so I hope this will really help in my admission to Columbia. Your info has been very helpful!</p>
<p>SnappyMatt, there's a fairly extensive thread in the Parents forum on how to interpret coaching contacts: Call</a> from coach = likely letter? The watchword, I think, is caution. At schools like Columbia, the coaches can express a preference for a number of applicants, but they don't make the admissions call; take any statements from the coaching staff with a grain of salt.</p>