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Originally posted by philsfan:
Ok, so we've done some showcase and tournaments and are now starting to get emails for schools and camp invites.I am trying to put together a list of possible schools where my son could get accepted with his mid range grades and test scores. Obviously, the Ivy's are out but when looking at some of the bigger state schools and the their reported test averages how do you get a feel for what's do able?
Let's say the school reports an average SAT of 1150, would you discard that school for one that reports an average closer to his scores, keep it on the list as a stretch school, let the coach tell you no way? For those that have gone through this what has been your experiences?
I've been told don't assume any school is out of reach with an unweighted 3.5 or better. Some may be. Most won't. I know players in Ivies with a 3.5 in high school. A Head First person provided examples of two similar top academic schools where one makes athletic exceptions and one doesn't. A school may have a sliding scale where a high grades may offset a lower comparable SAT score, and vice versa. On the recruiting forms there are questions regarding gpa and SAT scores. Let the coach help you decide if the school is a possiblity.
