Small d2 college or big d1 university for next year

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3 years ago 02/02/2021 9:52am EST

Hi all,

I am a senior In high school. I have 2 offers that im trying to decide between. I have an offer from a big d1 university close to my home that is average at xc/track. They haven't been the top of their conference, usually bottom for xc and distance track but have some quick guys. My other offer is from a small d2 school about 3-4 hours away from home. This team was top 20 in the division 2 for the 2019 xc season and their indoor/outdoor teams have strong guys in all of the events I have goals in. I clicked with the coach of the d2 school better than I did with the d1 coach.

Im honestly really afraid to go far away from home but I know that may just be fear everyone feels. I am a psychology major and want to conduct research while I am at college. I believe I may have more academic opportunities at a small college with smaller class sizes.

could someone express their opinion on what I have said, I think it would help me solidify my decision.

3 years ago 02/02/2021 9:57am EST

re: classof2021

I went to a division 2 school in Ohio. Enjoyed it a lot. Coach focused heavily on development because there wasn't as much pressure from the AD to win or he gets fired. I also could compete better at the conference meet in D2. So, I would say look at the meets the schools go to and see where you fit and decide from there what environment you want to be in. I think it is a lot more fun to contribute and score points even in a smaller pond than to just say "I am a D1 athlete."

3 years ago 02/02/2021 10:00am EST

re: classof2021

This really depends on what the offers are, doesn’t it?

The “better education because of more attention in smaller classes at a smaller school” schtick is a myth that small schools tell. I went to a small school, but I am certain that I would have had just as much, if not more, educational opportunities at a big school. Professors are happy to help students who are interested in learning and only a small amount of kids will really take advantage of that at a big school or a small school. You will get the attention/focus you need if you ask for it.

3 years ago 02/02/2021 10:20am EST

re: classof2021

What is the total cost of each after factoring in all discounts? Most D2 schools are very poor academically so I would probably recommend the large D1 school if costs are close.

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