<p>I guess we were lucky. My D was a recruited athlete who applied RD with no pre read. Her stats, ECs etc. were in the ball park. I think if the coach is still trying to fill spots after the ED rounds, there is a chance the support will help in the RD round.</p>
<p>Amendment to my previous statement: Recruited athletes are encouraged to apply ED. At some schools this is more critical, (NESCAC, IVY), but son#1 was accepted RD at Oberlin with coach’s support. Vassar may be more flexible if they really want the recruited athlete and still accept him/her RD, but there is more of a risk of rejection or wait list.</p>