Crew at Top Colleges

<p>tallgirl:
He talked with every coach after his officials and they either a)told him outright they would get him a likely letter if he wanted to come there or b)answered that they would offer him a likely when he asked if they would. Each time he said something to the effect of “Thank you very much. You are near the top of my list but I am not going to decide until I have all my officials.” They were all willing to wait. After his last visit, he decided that the final school was the one for him and took the likely they offered BUT he had already applied to ALL the schools RD and told his final choice that he would change his application to ED when he had his likely in hand. (A coach told me to do that and it was kind of a genius idea - a way to hang on to your leverage until you actually get the promised letters.)</p>

<p>thehistorian421, my advice is to call/email every coach with whom you have had contact. Ask them outright if there is a chance they will offer you an official visit. If you are on their radar, they will let you know. If you are not, they will let you know that too. If you could get at least one more OV, it would be terrific. Coaches like to know that other people want the guys they want - it makes them feel more secure! Good luck!</p>