Hmmmm seems like some behind the scenes UM action is being worked on with the McDowell's. We can only hope that AG, staff, and admissions can get their stuff together on this one to make it happen quickly, because this kid going to FSU would not be good.
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Are you saying you have a REAL source that mentioned this to you?
A reliable poster shared something they were told in private that UM was making a run at McDowell to try and get an unofficial visit. I am not one to throw stuff out against the wall in hopes it sticks and neither is the person who shared it so take it for what you will.
But again as I said the family is most likely tired of the whole process, which is why they were intially focusing on the Top 4 schools, but Miami offers a very interesting and amicable compromise for all parties involved so I could see why the McDowell's may be receptive to UM's private overture.
Also keep in mind UM didn't offer previously so a new relationship is being cultivated in a hurry, with an already fatigued and defensive partner.
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