<p>Do certain coaches have more say in admissions at MIT? Meaning, do possible recruits for more competitive teams have any difference in terms of chances?</p>
<p>From what I have read, for the most part recruitment at MIT does not seem to mean much in the long run, but I have not read anything so far about my particular sport (soccer) which seems to be a competitive program at the school. What do you think?</p>
<p>Thanks, just curious.</p>
<p>They have more influence than at Caltech but much less than at Harvard. I don’t think that the coaches have “slots” but their interest might have an influence if a candidate is on the edge. As to which sports have (if any) more influence than others-- maybe someone else can opine.</p>
<p>Most importantly–have a frank and full discussion with the coach. Watch out for “wiggle words” and ask straight up about what he/she is able/willing to do about your application. It is always good to have someone who can provide a check of what you hear (everyone has a tendency to hear what we want to hear rather than what was really said…) with you in person or on the line.</p>
<p>Can’t hurt, got to have the academics-more a differentiator of equally ranked academics than an “in”</p>