When is the absolute latest a high school senior can expect to sign with a college baseball program ?
Would you recommend applying to the school while you wait for feedback from the coaches?
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Baseball for Ever,
Welcome to the HSBBW.
Son did not commit to a college till summer after Senior year in HS.
I would of much rather of had him commit earlier, If at all possible.
But sometimes you have to be patient.
Let things play out, and have a back-up plan.
Its the Players committment, and once they make it.
Do the best you can with the opportunity that is granted to you.
Good Luck
EH
Welcome to the HSBBW.
Son did not commit to a college till summer after Senior year in HS.
I would of much rather of had him commit earlier, If at all possible.
But sometimes you have to be patient.
Let things play out, and have a back-up plan.
Its the Players committment, and once they make it.
Do the best you can with the opportunity that is granted to you.
Good Luck
EH
I have the same question. Do you fill out applications now to meet admission deadlines to the school(s) you are seriously interested in, even though coaches have said they will wait until spring? What about Financial Aid and Academic Scholarship deadlines? Any advice? Thank you in advance!
My son did not commit until Feb of his senior year.
My advice is to prepare for college as a regular student. What happens if junior breaks his leg in winter workouts?
I wa told to put together three lists of schools...
The dream schools
The Likely schools - ones that fit
The For Sure Schools - guranteed admission
Apply, do essays, apply for financial aid. What can it hurt?
My advice is to prepare for college as a regular student. What happens if junior breaks his leg in winter workouts?
I wa told to put together three lists of schools...
The dream schools
The Likely schools - ones that fit
The For Sure Schools - guranteed admission
Apply, do essays, apply for financial aid. What can it hurt?
I would apply right now to all the schools you are interested in and meet all the deadlines for financial aid, scholarships, etc. That way, you will have an ace in the hole in case you get baseball offers from schools you are not interested in.
Absolute latest could be as late as August just before school starts. Fairly unusual, but it happens. Some schools lose kids at the last minute because of draft signings or JC route for some anticipated kids. Some kids can really bloom over the summer, or be recovering from injury. This can open up some opportunities.
That being said, don't wait or hope for this to happen. Apply to schools that you are interested in baseball wise and academically, and keep the coaches aware of your status. My son had a disappointing Junior year, came back strong his senior year. Had several early offers, but not his top two choices. He applied and was accepted to one and wait listed on the second. He kept the coaches informed of his interest and baseball progress, and ended up with offers from both, finally signing in May of his senior year. The fact that he had applied and showed continued interest was very beneficial. It has worked out very well so far.
That being said, don't wait or hope for this to happen. Apply to schools that you are interested in baseball wise and academically, and keep the coaches aware of your status. My son had a disappointing Junior year, came back strong his senior year. Had several early offers, but not his top two choices. He applied and was accepted to one and wait listed on the second. He kept the coaches informed of his interest and baseball progress, and ended up with offers from both, finally signing in May of his senior year. The fact that he had applied and showed continued interest was very beneficial. It has worked out very well so far.
If you are interested in attending the college, ( with or without baseball ) apply and do all of the needed paperwork, etc.
Great advice! Thank you, we will get busy tonight 