<p>If you are a top runner in a large state, like OH, I would think you have an excellent shot at some of your dream schools as a recruited athlete. </p>
<p>You have to email the coaches at these schools and get them interested. </p>
<p>I know an athlete who got recruited to MIT for this year. She was a starter at a school
that was ranked number one in their state for her sport. </p>
<p>The coach submitted a list of ten recruits to the admissions office and four got admitted.
Damn better odds than the typical applicant.</p>
<p>Your grades are obviously fine, not sure if you should bother trying for the extra point or so on the ACT.</p>
<p>D3 seems to be the best fit based on what you’ve shared about your running times. DI IVY recruits are more typically nationally ranked in some way, though don’t let that stop you from emailing those coaches too.</p>