Skinner verbals to Harvard
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I thought no scolarships at Ivy League schools, However, a lot of financial incentives (i.e.endowments provided). I am more impressed with ANY kid who is able to get into a IVY league school, let alone Harvard. Well done kid.
IVY league ball is a great experience.
NCSF: Thanks for clarification.
This post was edited on 7/8 11:19 AM by CityVibesII
IVY league ball is a great experience.
NCSF: Thanks for clarification.
This post was edited on 7/8 11:19 AM by CityVibesII
He has got to be a very bright student, probably 2250 or above, so that bodes well for any of his choices for academia at the next level. Did he get a "likely letter?" (Which is the holy grail for attending an Ivy) Great information in this area at www.collegeconfidential.com. That website is invaluable for the high scholar/athlete. It helped us a bunch when we considered NESCAC for one of ours.
For any parent who has a high academic (SAT >2200) on their hands they must understand the "bands" associated with athletic recruitment. Search for that on the web, and know exactly where your child stands relative to the band offers the HC has made to others. If you get a likely letter summer or fall, it essentially means you're in (don't get a C- in physics or calculus senior year.) If you get the message, "we want you, but we have to wait for admissions to approve you" you are NOT a shoo-in by any stretch. If he/she says, we are sending you a likely letter because you are a perfect fit academically and for our team, that's bankable.
Sounds to me like the typical student athlete can get by on 12-15K per year at these places after endowment, academic, or any other grant money. So if loans or parent's cash can cover the 12-15K... I'd say it's a pretty fair investment.
Not from the horses mouth, but not the other end either.
Not from the horses mouth, but not the other end either.
