Sort of promised a slot at an Ivy BUT.....

Athletic Recruits
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<p>Gave my commitment to an Ivy in return for a slot and likely. Good student not exceptional and no way I would be accepted at an ivy without a slot or support. </p>

<p>Coach was excited and promised the slot and LL . He said the coaching team is meeting to sort out all the slots but my name will be on one of them. Am I missing something? Or do I have unnecessary anxiety knowing I do not have a LL in hand yet of course and I am simply relying on the promise of one.</p>

<p>Also, I'm finishing up my application but can I get the LL before the app is submitted? I get one shot at ED. </p>

<p>Thanks for any help on this topic</p>

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<p>No, you have to submit the complete application in order to get the LL. Don’t delay!</p>

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<p>Thanks!!
I’m sending my application to the coach in the next couple days. During the pre-read, admissions gave a green light with the only comment stating to keep my grades consistent during the first qtr especially . So can I assume that given a slot and promise of a LL that I will have no problem getting accepted ? It’s just anxiety settling in since you only get 1 shot at ED.</p>

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<p>It is not 100%. Nothing is 100%. BUt you are well on your way. My son had one likely torpedoed because the school ditched the sport and another because the coach left for another school. So, yes, things can happen. Get your other apps all ready to mail just in case something doesn’t work out.</p>

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<p>GFG is right, no LL without a complete ap. But be clear on what the coach is ‘promising’ before you hit that ED button.</p>

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<p>LL are issued by admissions and not the coach but they are based on the coach’s recommendation. Coaches are currently hosting the last round of OVs and some Ivy recruits in some sports are currently being issued LLs. I would call the coach and ask him to clarify the status of your LL.</p>

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<p>Thanks all! What are the things that would prevent a LL issued after a promise of one?</p>

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<p>Starry64, can you clarify - did the coach tell you he was going to get together with the staff to sort out who will be put up for a LL? Or did he say he will be putting you on the list that the team submits to admissions for LL consideration?</p>

<p>If it’s the latter,( you obviously already submitted test scores and transcripts) - the chances are very, very good the LL will come through (provided that you submit the complete ap, have decent recs and do a good job on your essays).</p>

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<p>I recall reading some posts on this forum about applying regular admission earlier but then call to change the app to ED when LL arrives. Is it not a viable strategy now to reduce uncertainty or did I read it wrong</p>

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<p>@swimming2014- I will be applying ED plus my HS will only first process apps and recommendations for those who apply ED followed by reg decision apps. </p>

<p>@varska- I did get word that the coaching team met to discuss the recruits who will be submitted to admissions and that I got a top slot that was entered into their system. I didn’t even know they were ranked but happy to hear. </p>

<p>I guess that means with my submitted app this week, I should get the LL without any issue?</p>

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<p>From what you’re saying, if the coach has put you high on his list to admissions and you do a good job on your ap - I like your chances. :-)</p>

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<p>If you got a green light on the pre-read and you’re on the coach’s list of supported athletes, you’re on your way.</p>

<p>I’d get your app in asap and you should be able to expect a LL soon.</p>

<p>Good luck, and enjoy the ride.</p>

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<p>Starry64,</p>

<p>You mention that you’re sending your application in to the coach. Why not just send electronically to admissions via the Common App, a more direct submission?</p>

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<p>“What are the things that would prevent a LL after a promise of one?”</p>

<p>A teacher recommendation which revealed something admissions does not like. (Bad attitude, bullying, etc.)</p>

<p>A guidance counselor comment which reflected poorly on you. (Expulsion, alcohol offense, fighting.)</p>

<p>A sub-par essay which was weak, held grammatical or spelling errors, or lacked sincerity.</p>

<p>The coach had the chance to snap up a better recruit at the last minute.</p>

<p>Coaches do want to hold to their word in regard to LL promises, so it is the admissions department which would thwart the acceptance.</p>

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<p>Try to get a timeline on the LL, submit app ED asap and ask for LL in time for you to apply elsewhere ED, if you don’t get the LL. You can do this by withdrawing your app from the original school. it’s not the easiest process but it can be done. you will not however be able to reapply to the original school if things change…</p>

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<p>Thank you all! I am submitting my application online this weekend and I hope to get the LL by Oct 24 . </p>

<p>I have a question that I hope someone can respond to: I was wondering do all athletes who receive a slot get the opportunity for a LL? Could an Ivy have more slots to give than the number of LL available?</p>

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<p>Not every athlete gets a LL, but it is the only thing that gives you any solid assurance in the Ivies.</p>

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<p>Thanks…but does every slotted athlete get a LL …provided the app and recommendations are good?</p>

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<p>I guess that depends on your definition of the word ‘slotted’. I hear that term more with NESCAC schools.
If by ‘slotted’ you mean ‘assured of being admitted barring a major screw-up on your part’, then yes, I’d say slotted athletes get all get LLs</p>

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<p>Starry, after re-reading your question, I think I may have misunderstood what you were asking. If you’re asking, ‘does every athlete that the coach submits to admissions get a LL?’
The answer is ‘no’.
It almost always comes through, but as one coach told us, ‘sometimes admissions likes to remind us who’s in charge’</p>