Kibitzer
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This is yet another manifestation of the thoughtful approach the Cox family has taken for probably about the past two years. Something like this:
Field and file all incoming letters of interest;
Politely and publicly (in consultation with a close-knit team of, say, coaches, guidance counselors, etc.) reduce the list of suitors to about 25;
Develop a check list of all pertinent evaluation factors (e.g., academics, coaches, campus life, geography, etc.) with some sense of priorities;
Research all on the list and cut it some more;
Develop a schedule of home visits that does not overwhelm the family or interfere with Lauren's athletic or academic development;
Boil the final list down to five and politely but pointedly shoo all others away;
Schedule five official visits and take them - be polite, non-committal and gracious to all hosts;
Finally, in close consultation with most wise and trusted advisers, DECIDE! (and politely thank the four also rans).
Politely and publicly (in consultation with a close-knit team of, say, coaches, guidance counselors, etc.) reduce the list of suitors to about 25;
Develop a check list of all pertinent evaluation factors (e.g., academics, coaches, campus life, geography, etc.) with some sense of priorities;
Research all on the list and cut it some more;
Develop a schedule of home visits that does not overwhelm the family or interfere with Lauren's athletic or academic development;
Boil the final list down to five and politely but pointedly shoo all others away;
Schedule five official visits and take them - be polite, non-committal and gracious to all hosts;
Finally, in close consultation with most wise and trusted advisers, DECIDE! (and politely thank the four also rans).
Lauren is entering the home stretch and will surely make a wise and thoughtful decision.
And go on to glory somewhere.
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