Men's crew, HS junior, mom trying to figure the odds...for college rowing.

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<p>My son is passionate about the sport, 6'0", 155, pulls 6:50 and thinks he can get that to 6:40 or so. Average student, 3.0-3.1...dyslexic and has accommodations at his public HS. Interested in engineering. Hasn't taken the ACT yet but will have accommodations.</p>

<p>IDK, I don't really know what the odds of him being able to row in college would be! I want to be realistic, and he is not a strong student grade-wise. He is a average good rower. Not huge, but tall. </p>

<p>Is this something to pursue? Without knowing his academics, his coach, who rowed for Purdue, suggested their team, as it is club. </p>

<p>I have had this on the back burner for some time (getting his older college freshman brother figured out has consumed all college efforts) and now I know we need to see if this could be an option.</p>

<p>Thoughts?</p>

<p>Many thanks...just starting down a long road!!</p>

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<p>fyi, he has rowed since freshman year. strokes. can do either side. interested in any options.</p>

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<p>He sounds like he’ll be a good lightweight for college. Has he reached out to UDel? They are very competitive (race the ivies, sometimes beat them) and have lower academic standards than many top programs</p>

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<p>no, thanks, he has not contacted anyone. good to know, we will check into that. he loves the idea of NE schools. thanks.</p>

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<p>You might want to consider UMass, URI and/or Univ. of New Hampshire for rowing. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I don’t know quality of Purdue club rowing – certainly not as much as a full team like the other schools but if engineering is also a priority, make sure you search possible situations with both in mind. My DD has Purdue engineering as a top choice b/c of the atmosphere they exude and their excellence.</p>

<p>Just make sure DS targets ABET accredited engineering colleges along w/solid rowing programs. GL to you</p>

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<p>Clemson has club rowing and decent engineering at a mid-sized school. Not in the NE but another option. </p>

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<p>Note for current male rowers: Can you share with us any of the mens’ teams that provide scholarships - not NCAA obviously, but through other means? How does that work?</p>

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<p>Florida Tech has rowing and engineering.</p>

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<p>No teams would offer your son a scholarship at his current level. He needs to be much faster, around 6:40 for delaware support and go to a varsity level team to get a scholarship. If this is his goal, he must know that due to title 9, schools give out very few scholarships and only to top athletes if they even give them out at all. For example, i know someone who rowed at Cal with a scholarship but he was 6’7" 210lbs and going 6:16 as a senior. If he wants a scholarship, 6:50 just won’t cut it. If he wants Ivy league, he can have his current grades if he is in low 6:30’s high 6:20’s. For example, i know a guy at columbia lightweight with a 3.2 but, he was 6:27 and had done very well nationally. It can be done but you need a huge amount of determjnation</p>