Harvard Athletic Recruit Question

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>Hello CC community,</p>

<p>I'm trying to decide where to apply early, so I need to gauge how much admissions boost I will receive from a Harvard sport (non-revenue generating). The coach has very few LL's to give out (1-2) and has said that my receiving one is unlikely. However, he has offered to give me one of his 4-5 additional spots for support. He will meet with his admissions liaison soon to introduce my file and get a pre-read. He has said that my chances at admissions are very good. However, I want to know if any of you have experience with recruits who don't receive likely letters. I realize that I will have to wait until December 15 to wait for my SCEA decision, unlike someone who receives a LL. But, other than that distinction, how do my chances compare to those of an athlete who receives a LL (and is a virtual admit). </p>

<p>Near-perfect ACT scores and SAT II scores.</p>

<p>3.9 GPA at a very competitive high school.</p>

<p>Difficult course rigor.</p>

<p>Thanks for the input!</p>

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<p>bump</p>

<p>10char</p>

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<p>Take a die. Pick a number 1 to 6. Roll the die. The chances of your number coming up is 1 in 6. This is about the same as your chances of admission under an Early Action application at Harvard, even with the coach’s support. Good luck.</p>

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<p>I would clarify what “support” means from the coach. My S is a freshman recruited althlete. The coach “supported” him but it was understood that if he passed through the admissions commitee that a likely letter would be offered. Without that letter your chances are not better, I would think than anyone else. I would ask the coach the exact question you posed here and if you do not like the answer go elsewhere as that means the coach is not committed to you. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>I agree with revbon50 on this one. I am not sure how much the influence the coaches have with the adcom people without committing one of their spots. Without a spot, you are in the regular applicant pool and your chances will depend on how competitive you are academically.</p>