I'm a parent that needs some sense slapped into him

[TonyGrace]

@bigleaguechu

mind you, we were working under the impression that Yale would not give any admissions support since its only a club team but would apply RD, but this drastically changed 2 nights ago. so we all of a sudden found ourselves in an impossible position. stick with our plan to roll the dice to 1) play D1 polo 2) at an Ivy (both dreams from day 1) or switch things up at the 11th hour to take advantage of the admissions boost at a top Ivy.

Confronted with this choice, his mom and i tried to stay as logical and objective as possible. we asked him if he was admitted to both theoretically (not realistic as they are both single choice early/binding), which would he choose: D1 at Brown (this was a simple decision for him). he also said that if he got into Yale, he would always think that he could have played D1 polo at Brown. So he ED’d to brown, unsure how much pull the coach would have for a non-supported recruit.

My advice is go with the school you love the most - waterpolo or not.

@bigleaguechu

“But it’s Yale!”

But it’s Brown!!

Let’s be honest - Its Brown you are talking about. Not some low ranked Mid-major.