Right, I know there are a lot of threads on similar topics. But, here it goes anyway. Would these times get me a free ride at a good D1 school?
1500: 3.58
3000: 8.34
5000: 15.03
10000: 30.57
I'm from Australia, 19 and about to start second year University. Looking to come over half way through the year. I know there are a lot of threds like this but your help advice be appreciated.
Thanks
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There's maybe a dozen or so schools where that won't get you anything, probably something like 40-50 more where you'll get some form of partial scholarship, and if you're willing to settle for a more middling DI program you can probably get a full. Like a team that maybe gets a couple votes in the coaches poll throughout the entire year, but never moves up past honorable mention and isn't a real threat to make nationals.
Aussie 101 wrote:
Would these times get me a free ride at a good D1 school?
1500: 3.58
3000: 8.34
5000: 15.03
10000: 30.57
If by "good D1 school" you mean "sound academically"--sure. In fact, you can get an outstanding education at most American colleges and universities, though sometimes you have to seek it out.
If you mean "top running program"--no, probably not one at the very top. Your 3000 time, for instance, is worth something in the range of 9:15 for two miles. The US has many, many high school boys running faster than that.
[I'll grant your longer races (they were on the track, right?) may have times of somewhat higher quality, but US coaches might still look more at your 1500/3000 times to get a sense of your potential.]
In any case, get hold of an NCAA directory (I believe you can find all D1 schools that sponsor track listed online, probably at the NCAA website) and start sending out emails.
Good luck to you.
go to college when you can run against decent kids in australia. what city are you from?
well i think the point of going to college would be to IMPROVE. get it?
Aussie 101 wrote:
well i think the point of going to college would be to IMPROVE. get it?
correct
but if there is enough people beating you in your home state then is there a need to leave? i feel a lot of aussie runners are going to college without really thinking it through...they are seeing what they can get for free...and not thinking if it is going to actually improve their running
Hey, could you leave your e-mail, or some way to get contacted I know of a place that would be interested in a talent like you.
Seriously dude leave your e-mail.
For a totally free ride, in all honesty, you'd have to run for a pretty mediocre team. If you're intent on getting a full ride, you may be better served by a good D2 school. I run for a school that consistently flirts with the barrier between ranked and "also receiving votes" and I can definitively say if you came here you would be lucky to receive even a partial scholarship.
Your other option is to bite the bullet financially at first and hope you improve enough to warrant receiving a full ride in a later year.
We have a team that has a good shot at making nationals in a year or two and we may be able to give you a substantial offer. Just leave your name or e-mail.