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Hey everyone. A friend of mine has just recently applied early-decision to an Ivy League school. He had spoken to the coach, and everything seemed to have gone as planned; he met the academic band that was agreed upon, and was told he had a spot.
On top of his applying early, he received a lot of attention from other schools. This interest has continued throughout the fall, and they still continue to speak to him. He realizes they are backups, but does not know how to tell them he has applied elsewhere early without jeopardizing their interest. Remember, these are his 'backups' and will be necessary if anything with the early app. school does not go as planned.
Another inquiry he has is whether the coach can hint at the admission decision before the official notices come out. He realizes the coach is not allowed to call him, but can talk if contacted. Are coaches allowed to disclose any information regarding an acceptance?
If anyone could answer these questions pertaining to division one/ivy league athletics, please help. Similar situations/any guesses would be of great help. Thanks in advance!
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Those are good questions. Here are my thoughts.

Until he is admitted to the Ivy, he really has no commitment nor obligation. IMO, he should continue to talk to the other schools and he should listen. He may even change his mind if the "right" school comes along. He should not tell them they are backups.

I doubt (don't know) that the coach knows specifics about his admission status (i.e. the decision)...but certainly this student should ask if he wants too. There were some baby steps before the big step in our son's admission to Stanford...and the coaches were able to tell us where things were along the way (i.e. where the application was in the process). And we got a phone call when the application was approved...something this student should ask if its possible to get the same. I would be surprised if the Ivy coach wouldn't want to keep the student apprised of up-to-date information.

One comment you had surprised me...that is:

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He realizes the coach is not allowed to call him, but can talk if contacted.


Why can't the coach call him? I believe he can unless there's something I don't know about (Ivy rule?). In any case, its perfectly fair and fine for this student to stay in contact with the coach and ask any question thats on his mind.

Tell him good luck!
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