<p>Over the past 3 years, I've been keeping an informal record of the qualifications of non-recruited athlete candidates receiving LOA's. Here's my take on their profile:</p>
<p>Strong SAT Scores: 1400+
Strong Class Rank: Top 10%
Varsity Sport Letter(s)
School,sports or other organization leadership position(s)</p>
<p>While there are certainly exceptions, the key determinant seems to be academic excellence reinforced by strong standardized test scores.</p>
<p>Word of Advice to Candidates: Work on those SAT scores !!! They are heavily weighted in the selection process and, equally important, are directly controlled by the candidate.</p>