<p>Some schools/coaches can be quite cagey. One year Yale’s top swimming recruit commited to them and applied ED (or EA, whatever it was at that point), and the coach took a chance and didn’t use a tip on her. She didn’t get in and was devastated. MOST coaches will be honest and tell the recruit that if they are willing to commit and/or apply ED, they will slot them for admission. If they have other stronger recruits, they may tell the kid where they stand on the list. You need to flat out ask!</p>