Hey guys!
I’ve been wanting to send an email to the MIT rifle team coach but I don’t know what to include. My counselor said to not email coaches because they don’t reply but MIT’s former coach (on a forum) said that the current coach is very approachable so I should definitely send an email to her. The thing is that I don’t know what to include. MIT is obviously a more academics oriented school than some other schools so I don’t think a email only including my GPA and rifle scores would cut it but on the other hand, everything I write ends up being a 900 word essay bragging about my achievements. Where’s the balance? Should I include my senior/junior course load (I have a pretty heavy course-load)? Should I include my clubs at school? Should I include my summer internships (university lab)? Should I include the projects I’m working (research, software development)? Should I give the reason for why my grade 10 GPA is low?
Thank you guys for you help! 
I put an answer in your first thread.
With coaches, do not go into clubs and other activities
quick intro,where you are from gpa,sat score,sat 2 score etc
rifle score and what you are interested in studying
ask if you can send updates with improvements in scores
ask a question that pertains directly to your sport such as practice times,how many get to travel to competitions
this way you start a dialogue
let him know when you are planning to visit campus and if he will be there so you can introduce yourself
good luck
@fleishmo6
The problem is my GPA isn’t too flattering (3.8) and definitely isn’t my strong point. My GPA is low because I was very sick during the first two years of high school. Sould I mention my GPA and explain why it’s low? I also don’t have any test scores yet because they’re not avalable where I live, I will take the ACT and SAT IIs iN 3 months. I believe I’m a competitive applicant because of my scientific research and entrepreneurship (I’ve started two semi-successful bussinesses).
Wait, I just had an idea: what about I make a Linkin page or a CV type thing and link that. Would you recommend that?
I can’t visit campus because I don’t live I America.
Thank you
Put your profile together now (make it succinct!). Send it when you have your scores.
An introduction email should be short and sweet. Name, graduation year, where you’re from. Show the coach your athletic stats (anything that makes you stand out), your academic stats (scores, GPA, etc), and a sentence on why you are interested in MIT. Don’t make excuses for your GPA over email. If you talk on the phone and she asks about your GPA then sure, tell her, but honestly it’s not going to make or break your chances. If they are interested in you, they will respond.
@Shakashow @Dunboyne
Should I also link my Linkedin profile?
Job candidates often include those links on their resumes too, but it’s usually a negative. Very few people have actually taken the time to create an online profile that contains non-redundant/useful info, consistent formatting, no typos, etc. It’s almost always an embarrassing, time-wasting, mess of a sales job. Skip it.
Fill in the recruiting form a day or two before you send an email: https://questionnaire.acsathletics.com/Questionnaire/Questionnaire.aspx?s%2bAFd6THBgXpybtciQJjw031IKiHV1zNPu1bxe6Ezqb6KRqJHrqOxLNk5CtNbCEz
The recruiting form contains most of the necessary info. You’ll need your test scores and GPA. You can then include any other relevant info in a brief email, directing the coach’s attention to the recruiting profile that you recently filled out. This shows enough interest in the school / athletic program. If you have the grades and athletic ability and there is roster space, you’ll hear from the coach. No amount of selling or rationalization is going to persuade her to contact you if you can’t put up the numbers.