"walk-on" at an Ivy?

Athletic Recruits
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<p>How would an athlete be classified as a walk-on at an Ivy league school since there aren't athletic scholarships at the Ivies. Is there such an animal?</p>

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<p>You’re right - there are no athletic scholarships in the Ivy League, but they most definitely recruit. It varies from school to school, but approximately 2/3 of the varsity athletes are ‘likely letter’ recruits. That means they can basically count on being admitted as long as they meet the academic criteria. The other 1/3 could be considered ‘walk-ons’ - they get in as part of the regular admission pool and join the team.</p>

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<p>An athlete would be classified as a rostered player if accepted as a walk-on by the coach. Many Ivy sports have a try out period. Yes, “walk-ons” happen. My son’s Ivy baseball team had a backup (recruited) quarterback leave the football team to tryout for baseball, as well as a few others make it. I think the more important question would be… where are you on the depth chart, and how much playing time will you see.</p>

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<p>Here is an interesting story about an Ivy walk-on by way of PG Year (5th year high school) and JUCO transfer. He’ll be a starting pitcher in the Ivy championship today or tomorrow. Not the easiest path, but he found his way.</p>

<p>[Long</a> Journey Pays Off for Marks at Cornell - WETM 18 Online](<a href=“http://www.wetmtv.com/news/local/story/Long-Journey-Pays-Off-for-Marks-at-Cornell/nKl248_HSUelzeyjZbSiMQ.cspx]Long”>http://www.wetmtv.com/news/local/story/Long-Journey-Pays-Off-for-Marks-at-Cornell/nKl248_HSUelzeyjZbSiMQ.cspx)</p>