<p>Anyone heard of kids getting in without filling out APPS/doing SSATS etc?
Apparently some athletes have been getting in to the following through inproper tactics...Salisbury. AOF, Millbrook,Westminister, South Kent, and Vermont Academy...what is up with that and why is this tolerated? ALso financial aid given to athletes whose parents are wealthy???</p>
<p>Unless you have specific proof paix22, your comments are libelous.</p>
<p>Some schools, such as Vermont Academy, which is not known for its academics, do not require SSAT for admission. Some schools that are less academically focused and more athletic, are more flexilble with deadlines, forms and tests, especially if it is for an athlete who can help their program - many of the schools you listed have a reputation of putting athletics first.</p>
<p>These schools are private institutions and should be able to admit those students that will most benefit the school.</p>
<p>Keep in mind, if a child is looking to gain admission in an upper grade, many schools will accept SAT scores. I guess you could say those kids do not have to take SSATs, but that would overlook the obvious fact that other, acceptable test scores already exist. I think some schools may say to an athlete, “we’ve seen your scores and think you would do well here, you just need to get an application in.” For some kids that may apply after the March 10th deadline, schools can almost make an immediate decision based on the interview, transcripts and scores. The actual app may simply be due diligence.<br>
I have no idea about the financial aid given to non need kids. I wouldn’t be so quick to say that is what it is. Perhaps it is a merit scholarship. The point is, you don’t know.</p>
<p>They are private a reason. There is nothing unethical in doing this. Where is proof for this, though? Wealthy athletes probably don’t get funding, I would be surprised if they do.</p>
<p>parlabane …the key word in the post was APPARENTLY</p>
<p>Please…you are a rumor-monger, willing to cite specific schools that you “heard” were not ethical in their admission practices. Maybe you think the word “apparently” somehow absolves you of the responsibility to offer any evidence of your aspersions.</p>
<p>paix22 - I guess what your describing is an “entitlement” working the other way?</p>
<p>It would help if you were a bit more specific, besides the “I heard” source. If a school wanted to track down the source for legal reasons, you would then be able to help them.</p>
<p>Appearantly, you seem surprised by this revelation. </p>
<p>“Need-based” FA has always been based upon how much the school “needs” the applicant except at less than a handful of need-blind schools.</p>
<p>Remember, a school is trying to build a complete class. They may have plenty of artsy geniuses to fill those needs, but if the school needs a lax goalie in the spring, the school is going to look a lot harder at “extenuating” circumstances. </p>
<p>They try to fill their easy to fill slots (where there are lots of candidates available) with full-pay and nominal FA candidates. Once they meet those financial goals, they have a few seats which they use for students who are going to have a major impact on one or more of their programs (usually athletic).</p>
<p>And it is not just in the guys sports. It would seem (from my connections in the girls hockey world) that most school decisions of “impact” players come late in the spring, well after the normal deadlines for girls hockey. </p>
<p>I would also say, get used to this. College works the exact same way. As long as they student has the right NCAA qualifications, admissions at most schools is not an issue. And FA is amaizingly available for D3 athletes at many schools. I can think of even some public schools that have specialized programs for Canadians (housing discounts/tuition currency adjustments), that basically serve hockey players.</p>
<p>Sorry to tell you this but your revelation is not news except to you.</p>