<p>well, ive been in contact with the mit track coach for a while , and he really encouraged me to apply to mit. he just emailed me after i finished the application, and said that he sent a "letter of support" for me to the admissions ofice. how much does this help my chances in getting in?</p>
<p>probally quite a bit.</p>
<p>My friend is in the same boat for stanford in which the water polo coach wants to recruit her, but the has no real control over the admissions office. </p>
<p>Anything that helps tho :)</p>