| I agree that the first decision point is what level of academics is your son seeking. There are several swimmer-parents on this forum. My son was an athletic recruit, but in a different sport. He chose to use his sport to boost his admission chances to highly selective academic schools. Clearly, you still want a good fit with the coach and team, but the primary thing is the academic fit. The coaches will give you a good idea as to how much "pull" they have with admissions. It really can vary, especially if you get into D3 schools. |