My son has been on a few unofficial visits but is planning to go on an official visit at a d3 school in a few weeks. Over the summer he had sent his HS transcript and SAT scores to get a pre-read but he has not heard back about the result but he did apply early action to the college because he is considering it whether he plays a sport or not. The email says if he decides the school and program are a good match for him after he visits he could change his application to early decision. But he has not been officially offered a spot on the team at this school so I’m not sure that would be a good idea, plus we don’t have any financial information yet. What do we need to know about this process and what questions should be asked? Thanks.
What sport? What league?
He asks the coach whether the coach is supporting his app in ED, and parent or athlete could request financial pre-read before deciding to do ED.
It’s NCAA division 3 football. Are those questions that should be asked prior to the visit or after the visit?
Because it is late in the application season, I’d try to get the info ASAP. Ask the coach if you can get a pre-read now.
See these folks’ discussion of NESCAC for example. But NESCAC is unique within D3, too.
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/discussion/comment/21708459#Comment_21708459
Have you provided Fafsa or other financial info as part of EA process?
Ask for a Financial and Admissions pre read now. Right now. These are typically done much earlier. But, if the coach wants your son he/she should be able to get them done.