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Reply to "High Academic walk vs. Post Grad?"

I have written about the benefits of a PG year before on this forum (you can do a search and probably find some info).  Is your son a 2018 or 2019?  If 2018 he has obviously already applied to schools...and if a 2019 he has this summer, his rising senior year, to do a few key showcases/tournaments and still make it happen at a high academic.

A PG year is terrific for those kids that were hurt (sounds like your son is not) and need another season in the books so to speak.  But baseball for a PG year is tough since by spring of PG year when the season occurs, he will already have had to apply to schools.  A PG year can also benefit someone who needs a year before going to college for maturity reasons.  Most good prep schools who take PGs have them play at least 2 sports.  There is a cost as well -- unclear if an extra 45-60k for a PG year matters...

You don't give much information but you do say he cleared the pre reads at multiple high academics.  This means his grades and scores are high enough for admission.  Therefore, another year of HS is not going to benefit him in the classroom if so.  He already cleared that hurdle!  Let me be clear -- there are always benefits to more education, and the top prep schools can often challenge a PG (as well as a freshman!) with fantastic academic offerings.  However, in your son's case, he has the grades and scores to go to a high academic college already.  College in this case might be better than an extra year of high school.  

A PG year is not the answer to an unsuccessful recruiting journey.  It is likely that the results would be no different, as coaches can see a young or growing kid and project.  He already has the academic side, so why did these high academics not offer him a spot?  Did they suggest a PG year?  Is the recruited walk on spot guaranteed?  

Chasing more money with a high academic baseball scholarship is probably high risk, esp if they will help your son get in and give him a spot now...happy to opine more with more information....

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