Trinity, Tufts, Bowdoin, Bates, Colby, Williams, Wesleyan, Amherst, Hamilton and Middlebury
Do these schools make academic concessions for baseball players? I'm more interested in Trinity, Tufts, Williams, Wesleyan and Amherst.
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I don't believe that many of the NESCAC schools are inclined to drop their academic standards by much because of an individuals athletic talents. With that said--I would never discourage anybody from trying and working with the Coach to see what could be done. Many factors play into admissions...and sometimes an interview or other variable can make all the difference in the world. I know I personally met with Coach Decker at Trinity as well as the Colby College staff prior to making my decision to attend Saint Michael's and play there. Both couldn't have been nicer/more helpful. Best of luck to you!
It was explained that the coach has a certain number of "slots" he can fill. The slots contain "A". "B" and "C" players. A coach has an unlimitied number of "A" slots. These are students who would be likely candidates to be accepted even without coaches' help. A limited number of "B" slots are also available. These are students who would otherwise be on the bubble, but with coaches' recommendation get moved to the admitted pile. "C" slot students rarely get admitted, but if a coach really goes to the mat for a student/athlete there is a chance that a student who would not otherwise qualify is admitted.
I would speak directly and frankly with the coach to get a grasp of how the process works at an individual school. Coaches were very specific about the level of support needed depending upon gpa and test scores (31 on ACT was a "B" slot while if improved to 33 a player could become an "A" slot.
Admission to college is so competitive these days, that no gpa or test score can guarantee acceptance at every university. How much the coach is willing to help and how much the school is willing to bend is probably an individual call.
My son attends a NESCAC school.
I would speak directly and frankly with the coach to get a grasp of how the process works at an individual school. Coaches were very specific about the level of support needed depending upon gpa and test scores (31 on ACT was a "B" slot while if improved to 33 a player could become an "A" slot.
Admission to college is so competitive these days, that no gpa or test score can guarantee acceptance at every university. How much the coach is willing to help and how much the school is willing to bend is probably an individual call.
My son attends a NESCAC school.
RJM,
Double Eagle has good advice. You have a PM.
Double Eagle has good advice. You have a PM.
What i have been told is that these schools really emphasize two things on the academic side - academic reputation of your high school, and rigorous nature of the course of studies you followed. It is a given that you have top notch grades while taking those rigorous courses. The SATs; ACT scores cannot be dispensed with by any means, but their importance has been lessened within the last several years.
The poster who mentioned the A;B; and C variables is right on the money. One has to remember, however, these are some of the most competitive academic schools in the nation, and even the "C" acadmics are relatively strong.
That said - if you think your child is in the ballpark why not just speak with the coaches. They will provide a very realistic assessment of the situation. No loss in trying.
The poster who mentioned the A;B; and C variables is right on the money. One has to remember, however, these are some of the most competitive academic schools in the nation, and even the "C" acadmics are relatively strong.
That said - if you think your child is in the ballpark why not just speak with the coaches. They will provide a very realistic assessment of the situation. No loss in trying.
