Reply to "D3 recruits may be able to sign commitment letters soon."

Originally Posted by fenwaysouth:

Some of the more savvy Ivy recruits will verbally commit, apply RD then change their online application to ED (binding) once the Likely Letter is received by the Ivy athlete from Admissions. I would only consider this if the recruit has other options and a good amount of leverage.

fenway,

Can you clarify why this approach is an advantage? The RD application would seem to reduce the chances of getting a Likely Letter and work against the recruit, and if he really wants to go to that school ED doesn't seem like a big risk. But I'm sure I'm missing something. Thanks.

11/16/1410:57 AM

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