<p>One of my friend received an e-mail from a top college's coach saying that they are very interested in him as a student athlete, they've been communicating since this past summer. So my question is does it mean that he has a nice chance at this top college?</p>
<p>Do a search on this forum for past threads discussing this. Also you should post for your “friend” on the parents forum since some of the regulars there have kids who were recruited for sports.</p>
<p>From what I recall, coaches have a few slots they can influence with admissions, but they are VERY interested in having as many athletes apply as they can get. So the coach’s enthusiasm may or may not translate into anything with regards to admission.</p>