<p>My 2013 D is getting many hits on the recruiting websites because of GPA and height 6'2" despite only rowing since this summer. She recently dropped both high school softball and golf teams to devote herself to rowing. We thought that her upside was greater with crew from what we have heard and been told by college recruiters. Her ERG scores are best in her class but it is early in her development. Is there a typical scholarship that accompanies a great GPA and blessed height with limited experience, or is it based on how well you can sell yourself to the coaching community. We would like to stay west coast based but we would consider offers from any schools. We have friends that were placed at various schools getting seemingly confidential offers. Any insights on what is being offered and what can be expected would be greatly appreciated.
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<p>Her erg scores will be crucial. Compete in local and regional erg competitions. Register for a National USRowing ID camp near you. If you can get her affiliated with the USRowing Jr Program, that is a great thing. I know girls with 40%, 75% and full rides. Openweight women’s erg benchmarks are sub 7.30, sub 7.20 and sub 7.10. Search results from the Crash-Bs in 2011 to see where your daughter measures up.</p>
<p>Great info, much appreciated.</p>
<p>A couple of points: Coaches are looking for potential, so athleticism and experience in competition in other sports count in addition to a good erg time. Certain coaches go for height.
Expectations, e.g. specific erg times, also depend (1) on the rower’s weight, and (2) on how competitive a rowing program is. So, coaches will expect a rower who weighs 200 lbs to have a substantially faster time than a rower who weighs 150 lbs to compensate for the additional weight in the boat. Second, Princeton, Stanford, or Cal will have higher standards than, say, Harvard, Duke or UCLA, simply because their rowing programs are more competitive. Have you looked at the financial aid calculator at Yale or Princeton? Depending on your financial situation, they may offer a better package than a scholarship at another university.</p>