<p>Thanks for the reply.</p>
<p>Sorry if the wording was confusing. In all honesty, I did not really know what an NLI was. I understand now though. I have already asked the coach about an NLI now.</p>
<p>One of my friends plays squash and he is almost fairly certain that there are hardly ever a NLI for squash. He wanted me to ask if anyone knows what he should do.</p>
<p>Ok, sounds good. Keep the board posted about how it worked out.</p>
<p>Your friend has to join CC and make his own squash thread. You can’t mix wrestling and squash in this thread.
I believe that it is more of an IVY sport which has no scholarship $ as there are no NLI.
But, he really has to make his own thread, and the squash people will help him out. </p>
<p>Charles</p>
<p>I passed the message forward. I have heard from a few sources now that Stanford, in particular, reserves NLI for football only. Can anybody disprove this?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Quick google of “Stanford wrestling National Letter of Intent” shows that 2014 recruits signed NLI. For example:
<a href=“http://news.theopenmat.com/2013/11/blair-academys-joey-mckenna-signs-with-stanford/”>http://news.theopenmat.com/2013/11/blair-academys-joey-mckenna-signs-with-stanford/</a></p>
<p>Study</p>
<p>The information from your “sources” is so off base and demonstrably poor (i.e., simple internet sources would show them to be really really wrong) that you should start doing some real digging yourself. No one here needs to disprove unnamed “sources.” Many of us have gone through the recruiting process and have actual experience with Stanford.</p>
<p>For example, Stanford is a baseball powerhouse. No D1 school in a major sport can attain that level without the use of NLIs to recruit. I have personal knowledge of baseball NLIs. Same with basketball. Without NLIs, Stanford could not be competitive in the PAC-12; and, they are very competitive!</p>
<p>Rather then using your “sources,” go straight to the horse’s mouth - the coach. Ask the coach flat out about it (use the phrase “National Letter of Intent”). The answer is either yes or no. Too many times coaches are intentionally vague as they string potential recruits along in what is really a huge game of musical chairs.</p>
<p>If you are really going through the process, get proactive. If you’re really Stanford material academically, stop taking the words of “sources” and anonymous internet posts for gospel and do some serious digging on your own.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Stanford uses NLI for swimming.</p>
<p>Stanford has 300 students on some type of athletic scholarships. They would all be required to sign NLI if they are getting athletic money. Stanford is a D-1 school and has to follow all the NCAA D-1 rules. If a student gets athletic scholarships, he is then not eligible for financial aid from the institution (can still get federal financial aid or state, just not institutional). Some athletes turn down the athletic money and take other school aid or other scholarships (full ride national scholarships, for example) or merit money.</p>
<p>Of course, admissions can still say no to any applicant.</p>
<p>My cousin signed an NLI for Stanford (about 10 years ago) for track. But he wouldn’t sign it until the Stanford admissions office provided its independent assurance that he would be admitted (he previously sent them his completed application) – functionally, a Likely Letter in the Ivy context. (He graduated with a degree in Physics.)</p>
<p>But it also doesn’t matter one whit how strong an athletic recruit one might be – unless you have the necessary academic chops, don’t bother at Stanford. If you don’t rock the SATs and your GPA, the admissions office could care less if you went to the Olympics.</p>
<p>Yeah, I have already asked about an NLI. Still waiting to hear back. My scores and grades are good, so that isn’t a concern.</p>
<p>D signed a NLI for lacrosse at Stanford. This was done in Nov. of her senior high school year. She had commitment and assurance before her Junior year of high school regarding scholarship amount and chance of acceptance from admissions before her commitment. Athletic scholarship is given for many sports at Stanford. The coach should be able to provide all of the above to a prospective student athlete if they are recruiting them. Be honest with the coach and ask about an admissions read as well as where you stand on the depth chart for support. If the coach is recruiting 8 athletes, he may only be able to support 5 through admissions with the others being given a spot on the team if they get in on their own. The process can be frustrating and confusing, but you have the right to know where you stand so you can go forward or move on. Good Luck!</p>
<p>It’s great that you are coming onto the board to ask questions,
as these questions help other recruits with the same questions!</p>
<p>Just to confirm - you are a senior?</p>
<p>Yes, Stanford gives out NLI for all sports. </p>
<p>I find Stanford more concerned with your athletic ability and less about the grades and test scores. Your academic index is beyond high enough.
If you are getting a NLI, it is because you are an outstanding athlete, not because of your AI though.</p>
<p>I think you need to expand or widen your net of schools.<br>
10-12 schools, and send the letters.</p>
<p>Best,
Charles</p>