Would love to get the groups' thoughts on this, as we are dumbfounded.
Recently returned from official visit. Son is 2015 grad. D2 state school, which would be junior's first choice. Great baseball program, top in their conference. Had a great day with the coaches, was introduced to various important people around campus, etc. Entire day was spent telling us how junior would fit well into their program and how much they want him and were impressed with him as a LHP and a student. Made no promises to us, but said if he developed well in the next year he had a good shot at contributing his freshman year. Bottom line, they gushed over him the entire day and made it clear they really want him at their school. We were feeling great because this has been a long, sometimes stressful, process.
Then came the offer from the HC and it was a measly 5% offer! Our jaws dropped! Essentially that would cover books. (He would get 28% academic money, regardless.) The school is not overly expensive and cost is not an issue, but we felt very offended at the offer. We know they are fully funded to give 9 scholarships.
How should we take this? Are they trying to over-recruit? Do you think they are really interested in junior? If not, why would they have their coaching staff waste so much of their day trying to 'woo' us? They asked what our professions were, just making small talk. Would that make a difference in their offer, knowing tuition costs would not be an issue?
I've read previously on these forums 'go to the school that wants you the most', but I've also read 'any offer is a good offer'......
Thanks in advance for your opinions and thoughts on this.