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13 years ago 12/07/2010 10:45am EST

So I have a division 2 college that has offered me already and i got 1/4th of a scholarship. I have other schools talking to me and sending me stuff but none of those schools have invited me on campus or called me yet. The division 2 college wants to know by the 1st of the year but could possibly wait a little longer if need be.

Anyway, I liked the division 2 college but it just didnt feel like the right fit. Im wondering when do the D1 and other D2 schools start offering? Do some of them wait or not? Im thinking about walking on to a big 12 college that has sent me multiple stuff but hasnt called me. Im thinking im gunna run an indoor meet to show how much ive improved

So what should i do? Im a sprinter that runs a 7.10,10.80, 22.18. are those times good enough for college track?

13 years ago 12/08/2010 1:44pm EST

re: lift4speed

13 years ago 12/08/2010 2:04pm EST

re: lift4speed

I would suggest taking unofficial visits to about 5 schools, then decide what you want to do based on what you see on those visits.

13 years ago 12/08/2010 2:26pm EST

re: lift4speed

Don't go to a school you don't like just because they offered you a scholarship. You'll be miserable, which will probably be reflected in your running. If you transfer, you'll most likely lose some of the credits you took, so it will just end up costing the same or more in the long run. Pick a school you like, call or email the coaches and see if they'll let you walk on or try out. If they don't, then pick your second favorite school and repeat the process until you find someplace that's a good fit and that will let your run.

FYI, Division I's signing date isn't until February, so it's possible to get offered a scholarship later in the year, especially if you improve. What sometimes happens is a school will make an offer to the top people they want, then when those top athletes turn them down, they move on to the next people on their list.

13 years ago 12/08/2010 4:45pm EST

re: lift4speed

lift4speed wrote:
So what should i do? Im a sprinter that runs a 7.10,10.80, 22.18. are those times good enough for college track?

First things first, are you willing to move up to the 400m? You need to come to grips with the fact that you may be a 200/400 guy, and there is no shame in that! FYI, it is widely accepted that a 200/400 man is more valuable than a 100/200 runner because they have more versatility.

13 years ago 12/08/2010 6:48pm EST

re: Runner THX1137

If a Division 1 coach hasn't contacted you yet, there's a very small chance of you getting any athletic money. But since you are a sprinter though, it might be different.

13 years ago 12/10/2010 10:20am EST

re: Firepower

thanks all for the response! interesting enuf to say that right after i posted this thread, i had 2 D1 coaches contact me and 1 who is gunna offer a scholarship!

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