My son is going through this right now so I understand a bit about the process. W&L uses a scale from 1-4. If you get a 1, you are pretty much in and just need to submit your applicator to have it rubber stamped. 2-3 is pretty good but you can’t count on it. A 4 is probably self explanatory but I assume it means the recruiting process has to end. I hope this helps!
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Just closing the loop here. My D24 was accepted ED and is thrilled to be attending.
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Woohoo! Go Gennies! 
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So many congratulations!!!
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@DramaMama2021 @cinnamon1212 thank you so much. She’s planning her trip to Lexington to meet the new teammates.
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My son went thru the pre-read process at W&L at the end of May this year (once his final grades for 11th had been posted). He was asked to submit his final transcript thru the end of 11th, his planned courses for 12th, and a resume.
Son did not submit test scores to the coaches or for the pre-read. While he had taken the SAT and ACT at school and his test scores were solid, he didn’t want to take time away from his courses to study for a standardized test. He felt his coursework and grades best reflected him as a student and the coaches never questioned his decision. Going into the pre-read, the coaches felt confident he would pass the pre-reads. They were also direct in letting him know they would have the results within 3-5 days.
If I remember correctly, it was 7 days from submitting the pre-read materials (because of the holiday weekend) that the coach called and all in one- gave him the results of the pre-read, extended the official verbal offer, and asked him to apply ED1. W&L may use a 1-4 scale, however, he was not ever, directly, given a number.
All this being said, it seems reasonable and likely the pre-read process (and timing) could vary coach to coach and sport to sport. Hopefully, the coach your child is communicating with lets them know what to expect and gives a time frame.
We were given great advice early on from @Cinnamon1212 and @Mwfan1921 to identify schools that were an academic fit for him and it was GREAT advice! The recruiting process is no doubt stressful; however, being able to at least eliminate the academic portion from the equation was a relief.
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