Academic pre-reads at LACs

2026SwimMom
Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:37:59 +0000

streetsmart25:

Wondering if anyone who has been through the recruiting process knows the answer - do higher ranking LACs that are not NESCACs do formal academic pre-reads where they send transcripts etc. to admissions for feedback? My DS was asked for transcripts and scores by the 2 schools he’s most interested in, and the coaches responded back that THEY reviewed the materials and believe he has
“set himself up for success” at X school and want to continue the process with him. Overnight visits in the fall were discussed as next steps.

The schools that requested formal admissions pre-reads sent D26 a link to the pre read portal which went straight to admissions. This was after coaches had her transcripts and test scores for a bit. Some required writing samples or essays.

Coach would report the pre read results after the admissions review. Some positive pre reads came with an offer, some just indicated that it meant they could continue the recruiting process.