I know this Question sounds dumb but i wanted to know the truth. I have been told personally that I would only end up getting into a good UC ( LA,B etc.) because i compete in varsity track. And that would give a boost. However i do not beilieve this.
<p>It helps a ton if you're good enough to get recruited, otherwise, it doesn't help anymore than any other average EC.</p>
<p>Don't wait for the coaches to come recruit you. If you have college-level track talent, or at least college-level potential, write to the coaches at schools you are interested in and be sure to include your PRs and any major meets you've won.</p>
<p>Whereas I let the coaches come to me :P
It really depends on the school, you could be great - a state champion - but that doesn't necessarily mean you're going to run for certain schools. It's about funding, grades, and what you bring to the team. I have a friend that got an almost full ride at Stanford because he's one of the best in the country at his event while I have another friend that got no money at his school even though he's an All-American.</p>
<p>You have to make the college team or else it just counts like any other EC.</p>