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P 2013 Parent100+ posts
As 2013 is beginning to do his applications, I wondered if our approach is similar to what others are doing . . .

He is applying to two schools that are very competitive so he wants to be considered for priority decision (not early decision). He would not play at either school, but in the event of some unforeseen circumstances he would choose either of these schools if he were a student only.

He is also applying to four other schools where coaches have shown varying degrees of interest in him. Two have indicated he would have a roster spot (DIII) and two were very interested a few weeks ago, but things have been fairly quiet lately (low-to-mid DI).

We assume that some other schools may approach him in coming weeks, and if we find the perfect fit we can do that application at that time.

I'm curious if this is a reasonable approach, or if folks have other suggestions?
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08Dad08Dad1,000+ posts
I would add an extra dimension to this and make sure, from an academic admissions point of view, that he has 2 schools where he is sure to get in (safety), 2 schools that are a match and how ever many reach schools you are willing to pay the cost of applying to.

To figure out what is what, google the common data set for the particular school. Then look to see where Juniors stats fit on the admitted freshman scale.

As an example, I have googled Iowa State CDS - picking a school basically at random.

If you scroll down to question C9, you will see this table


SAT Crit Read 480 630
SAT Math 520 660

Scrolling down a little further, to question C11 & C12:

Percent who had GPA of 3.75 and higher 35%
Percent who had GPA of 3.50 and 3.74 20%

Average GPA 3.53

So, for this school to be a match - the middle category, he would need a GPA between 3.5 and 3.74 and SAT scores like 550/600. For this to be safety, he is going to need to be a 3.75+ AND SAT scores like 650/670

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P 2013 Parent100+ posts
quote:
Originally posted by 08Dad:
I would add an extra dimension to this and make sure, from an academic admissions point of view, that he has 2 schools where he is sure to get in (safety), 2 schools that are a match and how ever many reach schools you are willing to pay the cost of applying to.

To figure out what is what, google the common data set for the particular school. Then look to see where Juniors stats fit on the admitted freshman scale.

As an example, I have googled Iowa State CDS - picking a school basically at random.

If you scroll down to question C9, you will see this table


SAT Crit Read 480 630
SAT Math 520 660

Scrolling down a little further, to question C11 & C12:

Percent who had GPA of 3.75 and higher 35%
Percent who had GPA of 3.50 and 3.74 20%

Average GPA 3.53

So, for this school to be a match - the middle category, he would need a GPA between 3.5 and 3.74 and SAT scores like 550/600. For this to be safety, he is going to need to be a 3.75+ AND SAT scores like 650/670

08


Thanks very much, 08. That's essentially what we have done ... of the two non-baseball schools, one is a slight reach and the other is safety. He would be delighted to attend either one if he can't play ball. His grades are strong and the others he has applied to are all a great fit for both academics and baseball. They are also geographically in his preferred zone.
BishopLeftiesDadBishopLeftiesDad10,000+ posts
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Originally posted by 2013 Parent:
quote:
Originally posted by 08Dad:
I would add an extra dimension to this and make sure, from an academic admissions point of view, that he has 2 schools where he is sure to get in (safety), 2 schools that are a match and how ever many reach schools you are willing to pay the cost of applying to.

To figure out what is what, google the common data set for the particular school. Then look to see where Juniors stats fit on the admitted freshman scale.

As an example, I have googled Iowa State CDS - picking a school basically at random.

If you scroll down to question C9, you will see this table


SAT Crit Read 480 630
SAT Math 520 660

Scrolling down a little further, to question C11 & C12:

Percent who had GPA of 3.75 and higher 35%
Percent who had GPA of 3.50 and 3.74 20%

Average GPA 3.53

So, for this school to be a match - the middle category, he would need a GPA between 3.5 and 3.74 and SAT scores like 550/600. For this to be safety, he is going to need to be a 3.75+ AND SAT scores like 650/670

08


Thanks very much, 08. That's essentially what we have done ... of the two non-baseball schools, one is a slight reach and the other is safety. He would be delighted to attend either one if he can't play ball. His grades are strong and the others he has applied to are all a great fit for both academics and baseball. They are also geographically in his preferred zone.


Check if any of his schools of interest use the common app. This can save money as well as time. We filled it out once and then pick the schools he wanted it sent to. As he added schools he did not have to redo the whole application process. Some times we had to add an essay or reference at the request of the school.
JPontiacJPontiac500+ posts
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Originally posted by Blue10:
I would also add a financial safety...either great financial aid or where your son qualifies for merit scholarships.


This! Do all you can to not get stuck at a point where all the schools that have accepted you are giving no help or too little help, depending on what your financial needs and wants are.
08Dad08Dad1,000+ posts
Definitely need a financial safety - and I really encourage at least two safeties. Turns out that some colleges will turn down "over qualified" applicants if they don't feel that the applicant really wants to go to their school.

I would also look for a safety with rolling admissions - where they make up their mind as the applications come in. It is much easier to deal with the whole application process if you have the first acceptance in October.
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