D3 Athletic for Merit Scholarship?

TonyGrace
Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:06:35 +0000

YoLo2:

I would enquire along the way about their recruiting process and past recruits who went the RD route and get a sense whether that is a possibility at all. If it seems like a complete no-go, then you can cut things short.

I think an important piece here is being realistic about the impact of the athlete. The better the athlete, the more likely the coach is to take them RD, though sometimes that means no support, which is a tricky proposition at these schools. Still, it’s a fine path if everyone understands the trade off.

I just wanted to comment regarding the earlier scenario of walking away from ED. I agree that it’s unethical to apply ED while considering a scenario where the applicant will walk away (not the same thing as someone EDing in good faith and not receiving the expected FA), but I think it’s even more egregious for an athlete to do so because that not only leaves a hole on the roster, but it also prevents another athlete from receiving a supported slot.