Call College Coaches When You've Been Accepted
Call each coach as soon as you receive the results of your application. Though coaches may have already received word from their admissions departments, some schools prohibit coaches from informing recruits of their application fate.
(Of course, you have to call college coaches throughout the whole college recruiting process.)
When you call the coaches, have honest, straightforward discussions. Describe to them in general terms the other offers you have on the table. Ask each coach frankly if and why he believes his school and team are your best option.
If initially you were on the bubble at a particular school, but the top few recruits didn't get in or decided to go elsewhere, you may now find yourself directly in the spotlight. You may have vaulted a few spots higher on the coach's recruiting board.
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