<p>dla219- that thread was very useful. I think that the second post in that thread pretty much sums up my situation:</p>
<p>“To me it means the coach is telling the student that he has a spot on the team for him if he gets admitted on his own.”</p>
<p>fishymom- yes, that sounds like that’s correct. this gives me a realistic sense of where i can get in and who i can play for!</p>
<p>thanks a lot everyone!</p>