What schools hand out FA to students based on athletic prowess? None that are frequently discussed on CC (and none that I am familiar with IRL). I fully admit there might be “hidden gems” or lower tier schools that do this but it isn’t the standard set of schools.
If someone thinks Andover is slipping extra FA to someone because they will be a varsity starter you are off base. This is like claiming to know someone who got more FA at a NESCAC because they are D1 level.
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Also, it was just a compilation that I put together on my phone of videos I had taken, nothing fancy.
I think you are misinterpreting my statement. Students are often admitted to BSs, including the elites, based on athletic prowess, while taking into consideration the financial aid budget of the given school.
It is a fact there is much less financial aid available for internationals.
It is not just a US thing…there are people at schools getting FA they don’t need. There is only some much due diligence that a school can do.
If someone is an employee…it is straightforward. But, if someone is self-employed, it is not as easy to verify…it really is an honor system for self-employed or those who own their own business.
I saw this on MX website about the division of their financial aid between income categories, and frankly found it a bit surprising that the most money was given to the highest income families.
More families fall in that category
Just a guess here
In general, the number of sports recruit / offers would fall during the pandemics (similar to those applicants strong in performing arts) for Fall 2021 entry. There is generally less enthusiasm about sport competition , less live fans, and less performing arts up till March 10 as vaccines were still not readily available for all.
However, the prediction is if the covid is more under control in the US by end of 2021 (which seems to be the case) , the fall 2022 admission will likely have more emphasis back to sports and performing arts recruits.
So Fall 2022 can be a great year to apply for the applicants strong in sports and performing arts.
Again just a guess.
A lot of strong candidates who didn’t get in this year may try repeat next year. Th COVID-19 impact will likely linger…
I feel those numbers are so misleading as they don’t take into consideration the number of other kids in the family, and whether they’re in private school/college. Those tables on all the sites certainly made me feel like we were in the ballpark. This has been eye opening on so many levels.
Some schools have more flexibility to give money to athletes beyond demonstrable need. From what I was told, ISL schools have agreed to give out need based aid only. Others are a different story regarding athletes. I’ve seen it.
Sports recruiting was strong this year, no noticeable difference from years past. It’s an ingrained part of all of these schools.
Maybe , or maybe not. We will never find out unless as schools won’t publish the real data unfortunately.
I really don’t believe this is true. However it is true that there are private HS placement counselors just like there are for college. And many k8 LDS and JBS guidance counselor who have long standing relationships with schools and AOs and the ability of meeting in person to advocate for each student.
From everything I have every heard or read regarding FA is that it is virtually non existent for international applicants. Our school is upfront about this. I assumed this was the case no matter the country. Is Canadá in a different category?
I was always under impression that there is a FA pool for international students to reach the diversification goals for schools.
Maybe someone (or knows someone) who is international and have requested FA in the past can confirm.
The EC stats thread should have quite a few internationals getting aid up to full ride
some schools offer FA to intl. but it’s extremely limited.
I think it really depends. I know soccer players from Ghana (so, international, obviously) that are on full rides at lots of prep schools. But they are some of the best soccer players in the country, I am unaware of any other Ghanaian students who get financial aid. I knew of two boys from the Palestinian Territories who were on full financial aid, but again, having them attend the school fulfilled one of the school’s needs for true internationalism (vs a school that only has Chinese students as their internationals). I’ve never met an Asian (international) kid on financial aid (I say it that way b/c perhaps there are some that I don’t know of).
What I surmise, from those anecdotes, is that there IS financial aid for international students, but only/mostly for those international students that are unique and fulfill an important role in the school.
Very good points.
This is bang on and my impression and my sons as well. There is money for FA for internationals…but it all goes to those who will promote the school’s need to show diversity. There was a scathing report (recent within last 3 years) of major lack of diversity at the preps.
So a small handful gobble up all of the FA.
One school (I think it was Groton) came to the conclusion a few years back that the middle class was sorely misrepresented at prep schools.
I can only speak to hockey. More hockey players applied this year than ever before. The USHL is made up of growing number of Canadian players now all coming through prep.
Canadians get dinged twice…we are international but, not diversified enough…
None of my son’s peer group got accepted and FA this year at the US schools…none. That FA for internationals just doesn’t go to Canadians anymore like in the past.