<p>Assuming I have the stats, what do I need to run for XC/Track to get onto the XC/Track teams at an elite academic institution (like the Ivies, Stanford, UM, U of Chicago, MIT). I'm talking about walking on. Right now I'm at low 16's (16:15ish) consistently for the 5k and my goal is 15:40's next year. For track, my goal is 4:20 in the mile, around 1:57 in the 800 and under 9:35 in the 3200. How much would these times help me get into schools like Harvard, Penn Wharton, or MIT? Would it really help, or would I need to get in by academics alone (which is easily a possibility for a couple of the schools).</p>
<p>MIT is a D3 school and being a recruited athlete would be a bonus but not a major advantage. As for the D1 schools, I don’t know much about track but maybe you could ask your coach or look up their teams’ results for more info.</p>
<p>I know Stanford would be a reach athletically (they have an amazing XC team) but so much academicall. (4.0 UW, 8 APs end of senior year, 33 ACT etc)</p>
<p>1) i’m guessing you’re a guy, no girl can run a 4:20 mile 0.o</p>
<p>still though thats reallyyyyyy good. i’d say you’re in mostly anywhere… not an expert, but just my opinion from years of XC/track.</p>
<p>this may be helpful … [Men’s</a> Track Recruiting Guidelines](<a href=“http://www.ncsasports.org/recruiting-tools/track/mens-track-recruiting-guidelines]Men’s”>http://www.ncsasports.org/recruiting-tools/track/mens-track-recruiting-guidelines) … I was a miler in HS and these guidelines certainly fit where folks in my cohort group fit in in college. FYI - if you really get to 4:20 you will have a ton of possibilities but Stanford will not likely be interested … they have a terrific DI program. The Ivies and Duke may be much more interested among DI schools … and any DIII school will be (MIT, UofC, etc). You may also want to check out [The</a> Official Web Site of the NCAA - NCAA.org - NCAA.org](<a href=“http://www.ncaa.org%5DThe”>http://www.ncaa.org) to check out the recruiting guidelines for track</p>
<p>Thank you 3togo… I knew about Stanford, but the link you sent me was very helpful. Thanks!</p>