<p>My friend is still in high school; he’s a senior. He has also been on the wrestling team for all four years, and his junior year made it to States. His coach has supposedly been in contact with the coach at Duke and even got the Duke coach to “code his application.” What I’m wondering is, what exactly does this “code” accomplish for my friend? </p>
<p>Any insight will be highly appreciated. I thank you for your time in advance.</p>
<p>If it’s anything like having a coach “support” your application (and I would bet that it is), consider this: My boyfriend is also a wrestler (varsity four years, won his section twice, made it to state two or three times but hasn’t placed) and his application to Stanford was supported by the head coach there. He was offered early admission with the following stats:
1850 SAT
28 ACT
4.35-4.40 GPA w
3.9ish GPA unweighted
Interesting essay topic but not the best actual writing
Very few other ECs, no leadership</p>
<p>In my experience, it means a lot and can make a huge impact in the admission decision, especially in heavily athletic schools such as Stanford and Duke.</p>
<p>Oh, caitiann, you are an angel! Thank you for taking the time to respond!</p>
<p>Yes, but Harvard, your friend needs to be realistic - not “hopeful” at this point. Note that in the above poster’s example, the boyfriend earned an ED admissions slot. That’s when the coaches use their pull. Now, yes, it may be true the coach is putting in a good word, but “hopefully” your friend has many other applications in at other schools.</p>
<p>Harvardhopeful,</p>
<p>Dukes ED notification date was Dec. 15, so it appears that he was either deferred ED or applied RD. In either case it suggest a lower leave of support from the coach than for caitiann BF (most athletes that receive full support from a coach apply ED).</p>
<p>My daughter is a Duke athlete. Duke coaches have the ability to flag their recruits’ applications for special consideration. Generally speaking, an academically qualified applicant with a flagged application will be accepted.</p>
<p>Good luck to your friend.</p>
<p>Thank you all for taking the time to post! It seems we have a better idea of what to expect after considering each response we have received (on here and from Duke students). I will keep everyone updated, and if anybody has any more insight on this process, it would be highly appreciated. Thanks, again.</p>