Yale XC/Track Recruiting

<p>I'm currently a junior in high school and I just finished up my cross country season. I finished with a pr of 16:34 (5k). I came in 7th in my conference which got me All-SCC, and 22nd at the CT state opens which got me All-State. Also I got MVP for my team and I will be a captain next year. For track this year I hope to get in the 9:40's or better in the 3200 m and 4:30's in the mile. Assuming I could get those track times, and based off of my cross country achievements from this year, and assuming I will improve next year as a senior, would I have any chance at getting recruited to Yale for XC and/or track? Btw I'm a male. Oh and academically I have a 4.372 cumulative weighted gpa from my first two years of high school, and this year I'm taking 3 AP and two honors classes. I have a combined sat score of 2030, however I've only taken the sat once and plan on taking it again and hopefully getting a 2200 or better.</p>

<p>Potential athletic recruits should always get in touch with the coaches at the schools they’re interested in. Reach out to recruited athletes as well and compare your times to current Yale (or other school) athletes. You should really be competitive on a state/national level to be actively recruited though and Yale is also capping their recruitment rates lower and lower. I support Levin’s policies and think that other schools should follow but you obviously wouldn’t…</p>

<p>A family member of mine is a senior and in regular contact with the Yale XC staff. Has a 4.0 unweighted and 33 ACT and honors/AP’s etc, great leadership and unique EC’s . 15:30’s 5K and 9:20’s 3200, 4:19 1600. Was told they would like him on the team if he can get in on his own but can’t support him with likely letter. It probably changes year to year what they are looking for but this is his experience currently.</p>

<p>Compare yourself:</p>

<p>[-</a> DyeStat.com TFX - The Internet Home of High School Track, Field and Cross Country](<a href=“- DyeStat.com TFX - The Internet Home of High School Track, Field and Cross Country”>- DyeStat.com TFX - The Internet Home of High School Track, Field and Cross Country)</p>

<p>Gives you a good idea of what you need to run. Even if you do run those times (like the example in the poster above), it doesn’t mean you’ll get admissions help.</p>

<p>What do you mean by support with likely letter? That’s for acceptance. However, coaches do issue letters of recommendation for some athletes, but could anybody clear up how much those help?</p>

<p>He was told they want him on the team but he would need to get in on his own, just like any other applicant. If accepted, he can walk on to the team. No letter of recommendation or likely letter.</p>