D1 Colleges in the northeast for 4:19 1600 runner as junior

I would definitely check out San Antonio College if I were in your shoes.

The campus is SPELLBINDING:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio_College#/media/File:SAC_summer08_

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They have a fledgling computer science department, programs in computer aided design, dental assistant, mortuary assistant, 3% graduation rate.

You would be able to compete against other top tier ACCD schools in South Central Texas, I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO TRAVEL DOWN FOR A VISIT!!!

My bad, here's the correct link to get you an idea of the campus architecture and greenery.

PLEASE VISIT THE OLDEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN TEXAS :)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/macon4ever/DSC00526-1.jpg

life changing music wrote:

My bad, here's the correct link to get you an idea of the campus architecture and greenery.

PLEASE VISIT THE OLDEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN TEXAS :)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/macon4ever/DSC00526-1.jpg

Well thanks for that troll, any one have a serious contribution

Ivyies (especially Penn, Columbia, Princeton and Cornell), CMU, Hopkins, MIT are the best CompSci schools that also have decent running in NE. Hopkins is in Baltimore, so it's a little further south.

Your sweet spot may be Cornell. Easier to get into than the other Ivies and a strong running program. Cold in the winter, though.

Or you could be a stud in D3. I know that the Hopkins coach was pretty aggressive recruiting my son and he didn't have your times until his Sr year. You could also look at Williams and Haverford, but I don't know how good their CompSci programs are.

New coach, very good track team, good academic department, upgraded campus, good training environment.

Southern is not academically competitive at all.

D2:

U Mass Lowell

D1:

Syracuse

Iona

Providence

The Ivies (no scholarship $ though)

Boston U (not BC)

D3 (no scholarships):

NYU

Haverford

Tufts

patriot league would have some good options for you. Lehigh, Bucknell, Boston U

UMass-Lowell is now D-I in all sports in America East Conf.

Stonehill College is a solid choice in D-2.

In addition to the schools already mentioned, you should look at the Patriot League. I'd especially recommend Bucknell and Lehigh because they offer strong academics (I assume their Comp Sci departments are good) as well as decent distance programs. American University could be an option too. You might want to also check out some A-10 schools. Of the distance-oriented teams, La Salle, Duquesne, St. Joe's, and UMass would be good bets. George Mason -- in NoVA near D.C. -- could work if you are okay with the location.

Places like Gtown, Villanova, and Syracuse have great teams that you could probably make. However, it will be much harder to have an impact there, so you should consider that throughout your college search.

Someone already mentioned the Ivies, so I won't elaborate on them. Just know that each one has a different academic feel, long d program, team culture, etc.

As for the DIII route, any of the following would love to have you: Amherst, Williams, Wesleyan, Bowdoin, Bates, Colby, Tufts, Middlebury, Haverford, Johns Hopkins, and MIT. Be aware, though, that xc teams like Williams and Haverford are much better than other DIII ones. With the notable exception of MIT, these institutions probably don't have much of a Comp Sci curriculum.

Best of luck. As a senior in college, I remember the excitement and anxiety that accompanied the process and hope to have been of some help to you.

Check out Central Connecticut. I didn't go there, but part of me wishes I did.

YungFartlek wrote:

Check out Central Connecticut. I didn't go there, but part of me wishes I did.

Don't go to Central. You'd be better off at UCONN with a better team and better academics.

On second thought, I would also recommend that you broaden your horizons a bit in your search. If you're willing to consider schools in the SE, then you should also look at Furman University (located in Greenville, SC). Although the school has a notably southern, preppy feel, it has solid academics. The program has put together impressive teams these last few years and has established a national presence. If you improve a good amount this year, you might even be in the running for some athletic aid. Davidson College, which is right outside of Charlotte, is also a solid D1 option. While not as well known as some NE schools, it offers an elite liberal arts education and is highly regarded by many in the professional world.

As for bigger schools, ACC schools like Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, and Wake Forest are options, too. It might be harder to get looks from UNC, NC State, and UVA unless you improve more. Duke is a tremendous school obviously, buts its distance program isn't looking too hot right now. You'd probably also be a mid-level recruit at a place like William & Mary.

University of Hartford in Connecticut just hired a former DivIII coach that had a ton of success in the mid-distance and distance events. I'm sure he'd be glad to have a guy like you.

Pitt, ACC program with a lot of young talent and good academically too

You definitely should look into American University. Great computer science program, great location and internship rate, a competitive school, and also has a great coaching staff. The program had some great recruits last year and their recruiting class is looking even stronger this year. Just a heads up though, Coach Centrowitz isn't the biggest recruiter so you will definitely need to be wary of that in case you feel like he's not paying enough attention to you.

Other great choices would be Lehigh and Bucknell but if you want more serious academics and less money to run, Georgetown as well.

I would look into Lehigh. Up and coming program with a lot of growth coming in the next two to three years. They have a great engineering computer science program, also the computer science and business integrated major if you want to go that route. Get in touch with Coach Etters and see if the program is right for you.

West Point - great academics, free

That you think Hopkins doesn't have a good CS program demonstrates that you know nothing. You should focus on finishing college.