<p>You have a good shot at each. ACT is good, and I wouldn’t stress research in a lab that much… Unless you’ve done it all 4 years or have won much bigger awards statewide or internationally, then it shows more dedication and sets you apart from others, especially if you do independent research with your own ideas. Being a fellow xc runner too, I’ve seen many of our varsity runners recruited by various schools, so that may be your best shot. Good luck!</p>