<p>The other five IVYs don’t ask for applications before the OVs. Based on conversations with coaches, I believe that admissions at HPY takes longer to review an app than some of the other IVYs. Having everything in advance shortens the total time between an accepted offer and an admissions decision. Coaches have told us that recruits were lost to other teams because another coach needed an answer more quickly than admissions at a H, P or Y could give an answer. </p>
<p>My children were fortunate because they were very strong students. Once they got over the athletic hurdle, the wait for an answer didn’t seem so long.</p>
<p>Very few coaches send out handwritten notes. Your son should be pleased. Best of luck. </p>