<p>I’m a very academically competitive candidate, and I could easily run track for Amherst. If I am recruited, how much pull can/will this have?</p>
<p>It could make the difference in getting in and getting wait listed.
It’s D3, so contact the coach and express interest. Plus then you get to stay overnight and get a real feel for the school.
There is no money involved, and so of course you don’t have to run-but you might enjoy it anyway, so why not?</p>