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May 31, 2012
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Why commit so early to a school that isn't a big softball school.
I would think she would get other offers if she's that good.
 

JJsqueeze

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I'm curious - which ones?

The two Cal Poly's are good, especially SLO, Northridge has a lot of great programs as does Long Beach. as always, it depends on the major, I know LMU has a strong business school, but that is their bread and butter, I think Marketing also. Cal Poly on the other hand is top notch Engineering, one of the few places with undergrad Architecture, Agribusiness, Computer Science. Etc. I also think the admissions criteria (gpa/sat/% accepted) is much more selective than LMU. I grew up in Marina Del Rey with my bedroom facing the LMU sign and I can tell you that it's rep is as a fallback school for kids that can afford it, the reps were something like this....You can buy your way into LMU and Pepperdine and USC. You have to win your way into UCLA. Coming out of high school, I can't remember anyone wanting to go there as a first choice.
 

JAD

Feb 20, 2012
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Why commit so early to a school that isn't a big softball school.
I would think she would get other offers if she's that good.

It is my understanding that most colleges, when they give you a commitable offer, put a time table on the decision making process. So unless you are a 70+ MPH flame thrower, you probably do not have the luxury of waiting for other offers to come in before you make a decision.
 
May 7, 2008
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What I would be thinking is "If this school made an offer so early, UCLA might make one when she is 16." If she is this good, I would think that the top 20 softball universities would have her on the radar.

It just seems like she didn't even visit any universities. Recruiting is getting to be like on line dating. We both look good on video, so what could possibly go wrong?
 

redhotcoach

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May 8, 2009
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Waiting for the hitting gurus to dissect her swing.

I was looking it over before anyone else even posted.;)

Since she is a young girl and this is a largely viewed website, and neither her or her parents asked for any critique, it would be wrong for anyone to offer anything except a congratulations!
 
Feb 7, 2013
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I was looking it over before anyone else even posted.;)

Since she is a young girl and this is a largely viewed website, and neither her or her parents asked for any critique, it would be wrong for anyone to offer anything except a congratulations!

What's the protocol when someone posts their softball skills video in a public forum like youtube? I know there was a lot of uproar here about Tori Finucane when she was a minor and being critiqued about her pitching.
 
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The two Cal Poly's are good, especially SLO, Northridge has a lot of great programs as does Long Beach. as always, it depends on the major, I know LMU has a strong business school, but that is their bread and butter, I think Marketing also. Cal Poly on the other hand is top notch Engineering, one of the few places with undergrad Architecture, Agribusiness, Computer Science. Etc. I also think the admissions criteria (gpa/sat/% accepted) is much more selective than LMU. I grew up in Marina Del Rey with my bedroom facing the LMU sign and I can tell you that it's rep is as a fallback school for kids that can afford it, the reps were something like this....You can buy your way into LMU and Pepperdine and USC. You have to win your way into UCLA. Coming out of high school, I can't remember anyone wanting to go there as a first choice.
Thanks for your reply. I went to a UC and we had similar feelings about USC.

I really don't know much about LMU other than it is a relatively small Catholic/Jesuit school. That certainly affects its desirability - can be a pro or a con depending on the individual.

I agree a lot depends on the major. The better programs draw better applicants which makes them more selective. That said, the overall admissions criteria (gpa and test scores) is only slightly higher at the top end for SLO than LMU and very comparable at the midrange according to College Board's info.

The biggest knock against our state schools is the low 4-year graduation rates due to not getting required classes - SLO is only 28% and LMU is 66%.

There are lots of things to consider when choosing the right college and the right fit certainly varies from one person to the next. Hopefully LMU works out for this young lady.
 
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