<p>Piper, I believe the pull for an athlete that is on the list the coach provides to Admissions is more than just an additional item on the student’s resume. When my son was recruited he found that more than 50% of the recruited athletes in his sport were admitted. As far as he could tell the percentage admitted this year was not as high but still way, way above what the general percentage is.</p>
<p>I agree there is no separate pool for athletes. But MIT does have to reject so many students every year that they would love to admit. If you fall in that category and you are a recruited athlete, then your chances go up significantly.</p>