<p>I'm a junior who does XC and I'm wondering how much of an impact sports will have for MIT. I'm an XC runner and my times are decent but not great. However, I do spend a considerable amount of time on it and I will probably be at the top of the JV team next year. How will MIT look at that?</p>
<p>Talk to Coach Taylor. Give him your times and stuff, and he can give you a good idea of how competitive you would be as a runner at MIT. </p>
<p>As a senior, you'll be top of JV? How much training would it take to crack the top 7?</p>
<p>Based on the fact their top guy runs 8k in 26:01, it's gonna be tough.</p>
<p>I'm also a runner, and I come from a very good XC school. I run a 4:45 mile and that's 9th man for that event at my school, and that's like my best event too. Well, I suppose by talking about events, I'm talking about track, but it's pretty close to xc. Anyhow, I'm not considereing any athletics besides intramurals or running club (don't want that freshman 15), but on my app, I put how although it's a huge time commitment, I wouldn't give it up for anything because of the friends I've made and times I've had.</p>
<p>Well, my best 5k time is 18:42 on a relatively hilly course with a record of 15:40. With some training, I think I could get that to 18 flat next year.</p>
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<p>I know I won't be recruited. I'm just wondering how MIT will look at this.</p>
<p>They'll see it as a passion - one more thing to add depth to your character.</p>
<p>But, keep in mind that if you want to run in college, you can. I improved from 18:20 to 16:45 from soph to junior year on California's state XC course (5k)</p>
<p>Well, I don't see any harm in contacting the coach (if you are planning to continue running in college). I mean, we're division III in most sports, so most people who are interested in a sport can continue it in college.</p>
<p>I don't think MIT will look badly upon you because you're just a "decent" athlete. :)</p>