Stu...Stu Padaso wrote:
A college try wrote:
I scored 1180 on the SAT and 28 for ACT and have a 3.7/4 GPA. I didn’t get to run track or XC but time trialed some races over the summer. Ran 12.6 100, 57 400, and 5:20 for 1600. Ran 18:45 for XC the previous year. Never ran more than 30 miles a week. Senior, turning 18.
What are some good programs and colleges in the Midwest or Northeast? I’d like to run sub 4:10 for 1500 and 15:30 for 5K. Maybe go to graduate school in life sciences when I am done with college.
For you, your track experience will be the same at most D3. So find the ones that have the academic areas you are interested in and visit those campuses. Narrow the list, and start scheduling admission visits, they might be able to arrange a tour with an athlete that will give you more perspective on the track experience for someone like yourself (that will be mid to back of the pack).
One or two will pop out, and financial aid will decide.
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Your times aren't going to turn any heads, but you never know. Go for the academic end, factor in the financial aid, and let the rest fall where it may.