<p>Hi, I'm a female junior who is new to the track and field recruitment process. I would really like to attend an Ivy League school.
I've talked to my friend on the track team, who recently signed with Dartmouth, and have some information, but I still need some help. I am not sure how I qualify both academically/athletically. I am in the IB program at one of the top high schools in the country. As of right now, my GPA is a 4.3. However, it should go up by the end of Junior year, because my second semester grades are not in yet. I'm ranked in the top 5% of my class. I've taken the SAT & ACT once and my scores were not too good. SAT (1900) and ACT (28). I'm taking a SAT class, and retaking the SAT in June. Hopefully my scores will go up...
Here are my athletic stats
5k-19:15 (from this year)
400m-1:02 (from sophomore year)
800m- 2:24 (from sophomore year)
1600m- 5:14 (from this year)
I really think I can improve my 800m to 2:20 and 1600m to 5:05 before this season ends (we are about mid season right now). </p>
<p>Anyways, could someone give me an idea of how much I need to improve both academically/athletically to get in an ivy league? I have received some interest from coaches (University of North Florida, University of Pennsylvania, University of Notre Dame...)
Also, could someone please give me a step like process to getting recruited? I don't know what to do!?! Email coaches first? Set up NCAA account?
Please help me! Any help would be greatly appreciated.</p>