<p>Not sure why you have to commit to anything. You have applications in and they are considering them. They haven’t committed anything to you-no admissions decision, no financial aid. Nothing. The only thing that could happen is if one of them says if you “commit” (and that is not a real term in DIII in any event) that they will get you an acceptance. Though you are in the RD pool now and not ED so it sounds like the time for that, at least at Amherst, may be past. And, as Old Batesie says, there is nothing in writing so this is unlike the DI situation, there is nothing binding on them and thus nothing binding on you. </p>
<p>My recommendation is to call the coaches and see what is up. But you don’t have to “commit” to anything because there is nothing to commit to.</p>
<p>yea i spoke to the coach about the details, turns out that almost all the non slotted kids are in my position, and im still on their list. apparently this year bc of the number of applicants admissions is not letting teams make many if any early commits, there is just too much competition. guess i’l just have to wait and see. the situation in my original post is resolved in a way, im getting both decisions in march.</p>
<p>KafkaDream – from the coach’s standpoint, if you’re calling about this sort of thing, I think phone calls actually might be preferred. Looking at it cynically, with a phone call, anything the coach tells you isn’t in writing. And, non-cynically, you can have a more normal conversation, with a natural back-and-forth. Also, the player can get a better sense from a phone call of how straight the coach is being in describing the player’s status.</p>
<p>usually speaking on the phone with coaches indicates a higher level of interest on their part. when they start calling they are usually somewhat seriously interested, and tell you to call if you have any questions, that sort of thing</p>
<p>I’ve been called, but just never called myself. Is it better to update coaches on training/performance through e-mail or phone? Thus far I’ve only done e-mail.</p>
<p>To give coach updates on performance, awards, my S was comfortable with e-mails and that seemed to work fine for just conveying information. With an e-mail, there’d be a record of the info, too, for coach’s file.</p>
<p>"plan C is not going to involve football sadly, my applications to cornell, welseyan and some safety schools should hopefully come through. recruiting is a lot tougher than i ever imagined "</p>
<p>Abstract17 – if neither Amherst nor MIT comes through and another NESCAC, like Wesleyan, does, maybe you don’t have to rule football out. I noticed Wes is in the market for a new football coach for 2010. I don’t know your recruiting story with Wes, of course, but sometimes a change in coach can lead to roster changes, so you might want to be back in touch with the Wes program (if you’re interested and to have another option if your two top choices don’t pan out). [Wesleyan</a> University - Athletics](<a href=“Wesleyan University - Official Athletics Website”>Wesleyan University - Official Athletics Website)</p>
<p>abstract, because of DeniseC’s comment above, I looked up your most recent post. Congratulations on MIT! Maybe that’s not a done deal for you, but it sure gives you a heck of a choice. Well done!</p>
<p>yes, i got into MIT this weekend with football support, still nothing from amherst. Im personally thrilled, its my top choice and im really shocked by the acceptance. this process was SO stressful thanks everyone!</p>
<p>Hey abstract, glad it worked out for you, awesome job. My H went to MIT and I spent many happy weekends there. Boston and Cambridge are so fun and there are so many opportunities!</p>
<p>Congratulations Abstract!!! We know several athletes at MIT (though not football players) and they’ve had a great experience. Hope you will as well!</p>