Brad Stillabower
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How do the Varsity sports teams get involved in the admissions process? Is athletic recruitment coupled with admissions at any point in the process?
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So is it strictly an "informal" part of the process? or is there some kind of paperwork ("letter of recommendation"?) from the coach that can be submitted with the application?
(Baseball)
During our BGO training week, we were told a representative from the athletic department sits in on the admissions board as a non-voting friend of the court, so to speak, and gives input when the names of desired athletes come up. The board uses the info or not as they desire.
I have to believe that the blue chip recruits are on a completely different admissions track.
Let's say the candidate is triple qualified and is a 'nice to have' caliber recruit, not a blue chip. How much influence can a varsity coach really have?
I'm guessing it can only help your case. Could it lead more towards an LOA? Any personal experiences out there to share?
Obviously Football and Basketball rule the day in Division 1 athletics.
Basing the priority of sport beyond Football and Basketball has to be based on the 'marketing factor' or the exposure a team or athlete wearing Blue and Gold with Navy across their chest receives.
After the big 2 sports, I've give the priority (read degree of influence a coach has in the admissions process) to Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer, then Cross Country/Track&Field, Swimming/Diving, Volleyball, Wrestling. Then I'd say Golf, Tennis, Crew/Rowing. Then sports like Squash, Waterpolo, Sprint Football.
Thoughts?