Athletic admission for a runner? possible?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>I am a quite good long-run runner in my country winning several competitions.</p>

<p>And my HS grades aren't bad.</p>

<p>SAT 2000, average gpa of 3.8 (IB with 4 HL)</p>

<p>I recently read books about how to get in to ivy leagues, and found out some athletics with</p>

<p>ridiculous GPA get accepted. (and mine isn't that bad)</p>

<p>I would have been really happy if I were a stellar soccer/basketball/football player but </p>

<p>running stuffs like cross country, marathon, track and field in my country are considered as </p>

<p>BORING and MINOR.</p>

<p>And expect the same in U.S.</p>

<p>Which means I have less possibility of getting athletic quota in admission.</p>

<p>Am I wrong?</p>

<p>I don't have stellar ECs or passion in specific area of study, so I think running is my only </p>

<p>shot.</p>

<p>plz post ur personal opinions.</p>

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<p>I suggest you go to Harvard’s athletic site, to the men’s track team site, then to the roater of players. there, you can compare your times for your events to the personal bests of the current track tream members. </p>

<p>If your times (and they must be FAT- fully automated timing times) are at or below the team times, you could be recruitable. You can fill out the online questionnaire for potential recruits and the coach will contact you if he is interested. Good luck.</p>

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<p>No worries Bro, </p>

<p>If your fast enough and get the coaches support you’ll be fine. I got recruited for Rowing (also a “boring” sport) and my grades were less than yours. Just email the coach and see if they are interested.</p>

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<p>^^^How is rowing seen at Harvard (i.e. is it a poplar sport, are the players admired and/or all part of exclusive final clubs etc)?</p>

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<p>Thnx for all your advice!</p>

<p>but sorry I forgot to mention one thing</p>

<p>I am a freshman in CC preparing for transfer…</p>

<p>do good athletes get same advantage in transfer or is it only for admission?..</p>

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<p>Email the coach to see if he ever supports transfers. My guess is that you would have to have amazing, near-Olympic level times to be considered. What is your event and PR?</p>