<p>I believe that what Piper says is true, but I also believe that there is something additional I have noticed about being “recruited” at MIT that isn’t mentioned. Coaches talk about getting on a list of recruits that is sent to Admissions. Since you are a recruited athlete there is an excellent chance you will end up on that list. I believe that the coaches top recruits have a better chance of getting accepted than those that are not as desirable to the coaches. This is probably not an earth shattering speculation, but it is not mentioned by Admissions or the coaches as far as I know.</p>
<p>Now Admissions still has all the power here and the top recruit can still be denied and many are. Also I bet a coach will not tell you if you are one of the top recruits. If, however, you can gauge your desirability versus the other recruits you meet during the overnight visit, you may get a better feel for your chances.</p>
<p>Good luck to you!</p>