Can swimming help my child get admitted to his or her schools of choice?
The answer is generally yes – but only up to a point. Swimming can often provide college applicants with an edge in the admissions process. At many schools coaches will work with admissions officers on behalf of recruited swimmers. But at the end of the day applicants need to fit within a college’s academic profile. After all, no school (or coach) wants to admit student athletes who are unlikely to succeed in their coarse work. Coaches are often straightforward in communicating academic requirements to prospective swimmers and their parents. This is good for all concerned.
