We had 2021 kid that was pursued by 3 of the Ivies over the summer. Sept 1st came and she was offered a spot at UPenn. She took it. She is also a good pitcher. I think when the coaches all knew they were competing for the same player, the pressure was on. We also had another player that verballed to UPenn in the fall of her Senior year. You need to have your kid call/email these coaches to see if she has a chance. Better yet, what is your TB recruiter saying?I'd like to resurrect and redirect this thread, so bear with me(mostly because of the Header).
My DD (2021) attended an Ivy camp and during her time there, I overheard parents talking (from same TB org) about how their DDs are committed to this school and how great it will be. I was thinking they were 2020s showing coaches how they continue to progress etc, and paid no more mind. Later learn from my DD that these players were 2021 and was a bit put off (not by players or parents, well maybe a little, ; ). Mostly tho I felt unmoored by the new information. I have been working under the (false?) knowledge that the process for more academically selective schools was a bit slower due to verification of student ability (SAT, rank, rigor etc) thru Jr year in HS.
My DD started contacting schools this summer after a successful TB season and two very good academic yrs in HS. But now I am wondering have we been misinformed about the recruiting timetable for her target schools. And further, I dont want to waste time and money on college camps if the schools have already pinned down their incoming 2021s. (Even tho DD had a good experience, IMO the camp was run as an obvious tryout, with very little coaching involved).
So if anyone has information or experience in this process, I would love to hear your points of view.
Best, D14
Many D1's will have their 2021 class pretty firmed up at this point. If there is a can't miss kid that is really special they will make space.