@cptofthehouse I can tell about the Olymian, the actress from a hit tv show, and uber donor kids who did NOT get in based on that lure. Did not get in. Did not meet holistic criteria.
Unfortunately, there are also those coaches’ lists. For an all-around great kid who happens to be a great athlete, one bound to contribute in classrooms, study groups, research, make a variety of friendships, as well as on the field, no complaints.
There’s a huge difference between noting, “see what the physics dept thinks” and “see what the coach says.”