<p>Does anyone know if Yale issues likely letters for athletics? I've been searching around but can't seem to find a solid answer. For someone with decent testing/grades (3.8/4.4, mid-700 SAT range) is athletics a hook? I do a lot more in addition to that, but I was just curious, since it does take up a lot of time.</p>
<p>Yes, Yale does offer likely letters to recruited athletes. The primary issues are does the coach believe you will really make a significant contribution to the team and are your academic credentials strong enough that admissions will view you favorably. There are some experienced parents of yale athletes on the athletic recruits forum - you might want to post there for more info. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks! I will check there.</p>
<p>A large portion of likely letters go to recruited athletes. Are you one of those? Or are you just a good scholar who happens to be on a team or two? There’s a big difference. Recruited athletes with scores and GPA like yours are in a good position. However, the key is whether or not you’re being recruited. GL</p>
<p>I don’t believe I am being actively recruited at the moment, but my times (crosscountry/track) match up with those of their current athletes’ results in meets, and I filled out a recruit form recently, so I hope that will help. So it’s like yes, I match up, but I haven’t gotten anything specific contact yet. Hopefully that will change soon.</p>
<p>Recruited athletes all seemed to actively visit the campus and meet with the teams and their coaches. You should contact the coach of the team you intend to play in.</p>
<p>neongreen, what are your times like?</p>
<p>@neongreen, I can personally guarantee that Likely Letters are given to recruited athletes (since I was recruited and got a LL). Im not saying that ALL recruits get LLs, but the vast majority, I would say, do. </p>
<p>I also agree with T26E4, you would know if you were being recruited (ie, the coaches would be emailing you/calling you/inviting you for visits). I was recruited to Yale, but I emailed the coaches first (actually, I accidentally emailed the wrong coach… but hey, it all worked out). My suggestion is, that if you feel your T&F/Cross times would make you competitive (and your academics would too), find the coaches email and fire off a letter. </p>
<p>Keep it simple though. My first email to them was about 5 sentences. </p>
<p>Im at T&F athlete myself (thrower), so we have similar stories. Hope everything works out with you and Yale (or another college…). PM me if you want to, I can give you a few more tips if you want.</p>
<p>If you aren’t already actively communicating with the coach, start ASAP; there’s still a little time I suppose. But you really need to establish a connection, to see if the coach wants you, and then after a long process you may end up being recruited (and your grades/SATs are definitely enough to get you a likely letter). Be active. Of course I would not recommend this unless you have a true passion for your sport and a desire to compete at the college level.</p>