<p>First off, I was wondering how much athletics affects the admission process. I have been talking to the cross country coach, and he seems interested in me, but I was wondering if this would help my chances at all. Secondly, if I do get into the school, how intense are Ivy athletics, will I be able to study engineering (materials) successfully and run competitively?</p>
<p>if he actively recruits you to be on the team, it makes a very large difference.</p>
<p>There are some teams that own your life (Crew and football especially), and others that are much more 'for fun'. Having run cross country in high school, my guess would be that it'll prevent you from doing TOO many other extracurriculars, but probably won't ruin your social life.</p>
<p>An engineering major would be well within your time constraints imho.</p>
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<p>Yep, it depends on how much he pushes for you (and other recruits). The coaches can't push for 50 people.</p>
<p>Just wondering, what are your PR's (1600-5k), I want to know where I have to be to get some interest...thanks</p>
<p>But, ye, recruitement helps a lot...not so much that an 1800/2400 guy might get in, but if your scores are within range...even if it's the bottom of that range, you'll still have a great shot</p>
<p>Are you a senior?
It's late for recruiting but you might have a shot after ED results come out.
Look up the current team and see how their times compare with yours. Recruited athletes definitely get a bump in admissions.
There are great threads on this site.
Search around and particularly try:
"Does coach call equal likely letter?"</p>
<p>if you were talking to me....i'm a junior</p>
<p>I actually meant the OP.
The same info goes for you, though.</p>
<p>Yes, I am a senior. My 3-mile pr is just under 15 minutes.</p>
<p>oh damn, that's good...ye i think they'll definitely try to get a spot for you on their team if your other stats are decent</p>