My son is 16 yrs old, 2 years left a High School here in NZ. He is interested in swimming at a US College when he finishes HS. Looking for some advice re what level he could potentially target (Div 1? Ivy League - he is a very strong academic). Should we approach College's directly or use one of the recruiting agencies (we can afford to pay for this). When should we start the process?
Given University is comparatively low cost in NZ would only be interested in a full ride. Academic strength is more important than the swimming too. Am I right in understanding that the Ivy League schools only offer academic scholarships?
Some of his current times (I have converted these to short course yards):
50 free 21.8
100 free 49.3
50 back 24.5
100 back 52.7
200 back 1:57.1
50 *** 28.7
100 *** 1:01.2
200 IM 2:02.5
Thanks for the info Paul.
Academics is definitely the priority for him and us. Re his swimming I think he has a lot of room for improvement as his training load is light (normal week 6xpool, 2xgym) and he is still growing (6' and 160lb at the moment, I was 6'3 180 at age 18 and his Mother is alot taller than mine was).
He's in the top 3 students in his class of 250, IQ high 140's. Don't know how that will translate to SAT score down the track but I guess those Dartmouth ratio's don't scare me. Nothing ventured nothing gained!
I agree re too soon to make any decisions and he know's that too. Needs to see how his swimming progresses over the next 2 years and what his focus is academically; for instance he is interested in business and engineering which he could do a double degree in here.
Thanks again
David.
Thanks for the info Paul.
Academics is definitely the priority for him and us. Re his swimming I think he has a lot of room for improvement as his training load is light (normal week 6xpool, 2xgym) and he is still growing (6' and 160lb at the moment, I was 6'3 180 at age 18 and his Mother is alot taller than mine was).
He's in the top 3 students in his class of 250, IQ high 140's. Don't know how that will translate to SAT score down the track but I guess those Dartmouth ratio's don't scare me. Nothing ventured nothing gained!
I agree re too soon to make any decisions and he know's that too. Needs to see how his swimming progresses over the next 2 years and what his focus is academically; for instance he is interested in business and engineering which he could do a double degree in here.
Thanks again
David.
