All D1,D2 & D3 verbal commits are subject to acceptance to admittance. Some of the bigger schools will get a couple of exemptions but most if not all D2 and D3 do not. The Ivy league, N.D. and most of the private institutions do not allow exemptions, you are subject to the admitting process just like everyone els (though being able to play will give you and edge if the coach really wants you)
Big schools absolutely get exceptions. Ever see a Duke, UNC or Miami basketball or Football press conference? If they make the national minimums the coaches walk them in. Not so at ND, IVY's and D3 although D3 does give many coaches flexibility even though there is no money.
