Help find a college in California

LMU comes to mind in LA. They grabbed a transfer/grad student from…Arkansas? this year who was a Footlocker qualifier in high school, IIRC. I know their undergrad b-school is solid, not sure about their MBA program.

Another school coming to mind is Stanford, though I don't know how much $$$ they'd invest in a 5th year. A great team and an even better school.

Perhaps UCLA? Big school program with some underperforming talent, but similar to Stanford where they may not have much $$$ to offer while offering a nice degree.

Just what's coming to mind… If I were you, I'd look more at top MBA programs academically first and then see what the athletic side of things looks like. Get a list of top 25 MBA programs, and see which are in California - can't be too many - and then have a look at their roster.

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Thanks for that!

I have a good feeling Stanford and UCLA will be out of my league to get and form of scholarship. Was more thinking towards a slightly lower level running school where i could make a greater contribution to the team.

I would go D2 if the location and academics were good.

Thanks

Anymore help would be appreciated

surfer dude wrote:

Thanks for that!

I have a good feeling Stanford and UCLA will be out of my league to get and form of scholarship. Was more thinking towards a slightly lower level running school where i could make a greater contribution to the team.

I would go D2 if the location and academics were good.

Thanks

Anymore help would be appreciated

I just googled top Business schools, got the US News and World Report. Cal-Berkeley is 7th on the list, though it's another big school.

UC-Davis (#40) is still Bay Area and have a good thing going on with their running program. You'd be one of the top runners, but still have other guys to run with.

UC-Irvine (#51) may be an option.

No other schools got an overall MBA rating. If you know what area you're looking to go, some other schools may come up.

I have a biased opinion as an LMU alum, but I think it's a great option. Their part-time MBA program is ranked very high and their full-time program is good from what I hear. The professors are great.

The team is definitely on the rise and starting to bring in some very talented kids. They did bring in a grad student from Ark this year, so it's definitely possible.

Pepperdine?

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Pepperdine?

Just dropped men's track.

If UC Davis is in the Bay Area, my true name is LLCJ.

Long Beach State has a good MBA program for a state school. You would probably be their best guy. The xc track programs are not that good but the school is.

For DII, there is UC San Diego which has a good new MBA program, but only gives $500/quarter to intercollegiate athletes. Your times would put you near or at the top of their current XC and track teams.

Cal Poly SLO has an MBA program and probably the best location for running of any school in CA. Mark Conover is the coach. The school is well regarded for engineering, ag and other technical programs. Not sure about the biz school, but I would guess it is a good program in the second tier behind the obvious top Cali schools.

How come everyone thinks they are an expert on Ca. colleges? Having been born and raised there and actually participated on the runnning scene, here are the actual insights.....

UC schools are expensive taught by teachers pets not actual profesors.

Cal state schools are less expensive and actually taught by the professors.

Private schools such as pepperdine, usc, etc. are way expensive and who knows what you get....

Running for all or any of these schools is going to be rewarding as the weather and the competition is limitless.

Top choices:

UCSB

UCLA

UC Davis (which is not Bay area)

Cal poly SLO

San Fran State

Sac State

Sciences at the UCs are incredibly difficult and it's hard as the dickens to get in. The UCs are a state school so they can't racially exclude Jews and Orientals like USC and Stanford does. The UCs are primary source for scientists and engineers for the U.S. Department of Energy (read Nuclear weapons), Department of Defense, etc.

Start contacting coaches and see what they have to offer in athletic aid. I am sure every school in the state would desire to have your times on their roster. You should get some aid offers, but be prepared to run at a school in the WCC if athletic aid matters more than your degree.

You state that UC's are taught by pets, then go on to place three UC's on the top of your list. Then you proceed to list Cal State schools, but leaving out one of the best in Chico State... Who's the expert here?

Vinorod wrote:

How come everyone thinks they are an expert on Ca. colleges? Having been born and raised there and actually participated on the runnning scene, here are the actual insights.....

UC schools are expensive taught by teachers pets not actual profesors.

Cal state schools are less expensive and actually taught by the professors.

Private schools such as pepperdine, usc, etc. are way expensive and who knows what you get....

Running for all or any of these schools is going to be rewarding as the weather and the competition is limitless.

Top choices:

UCSB

UCLA

UC Davis (which is not Bay area)

Cal poly SLO

San Fran State

Sac State

I'd go to a school where near where you will want to find work, especially if you don't go to a UC.

I'd stick with a UC though.

I'd first consider (though don't know if you would be able to get in) UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Irvine (people don't seem to like the coach but the MBA program in IT is top level), UCSB, and UC San Diego (less competitive running).

If it was me, this is easy. SLO. You have a top notch coach in Conover, an established successful program, perfect weather, great running environment, and a school that has an excellent overall learning concept in their "learn by doing" approach. The only possible drawbacks are possibly the lesser name-brand (though there will be those that recognize and prefer the SLO brand) and the somewhat remote location.

Personally, I'm already lining up the move there for when my daughter graduates from HS.

Thanks allot everyone!

I'm not entirely sure, but it seems the majority of the schools mentioned won’t be able to give me much in terms of a scholarship.

What second tier running schools are there that has a decent amount of scholarships to give out?

Second tier running schools with decent amounts of money? Um, that's a contraction in terms.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news Dude, but I'd be surprised if you got any money anywhere with those times. Chasing any little bucks you might get would be counter-productive to going to the right place. Get a job, save up some dough and go where you want.