We faced this at a very selective D3 where you apply to the specific schools. The coach indicated that he can support an athlete through admissions in all but 2 of the schools (which are near impossible to get into anyway) with 95% degree of confidence. If you really wanted those other 2 schools, then you basically had to get in on your own with a slight boost from the coach indicating you were recruited.
If you are interested in a particular program or sub-school that has a separate admissions process, I would recommend talking to the coach sooner rather than later. Each coach can give you specifics early in the recruiting process, way before any offers are even contemplated.