Personal Statement
I have been running on the Varsity Track & XC teams, since 7th & 8th grade. I have earned: 5 Varsity Letters(XC), 4 Varsity Letters(Indoor Track), 4 Varsity Letters(Outdoor Track) and 12 Scholar-Athlete Awards, so far. Other awards I have received include: 2013- Team Captain, MVP-XC, Milesplit US Second Team Elite(XC-5k), NY Section 9 Championships- Silver Medal & OCIAA Championships Silver Medal- 2000m Steeplechase, MVP Distance Runner(Spring Track), Michael Ramos Memorial Award for Best Female Runner(Indoor Track), State Qualifier, Milesplit US Second Team Elite(1500m and 3000m), 2012- Milesplit US Second Team Elite(5k and 3000m), 2nd place- 1 Mile Indoor Steeplechase(12/27/12-Marine Corps Holiday Classic- 5:43.65), AAU All-American- XC & 2000m Steeplechase, MVP- XC(2012), MVP- Distance Runner(Track-2011), Outstanding Freshman(Track-2011, XC- 2009 & 2010). I have been the Treasurer of the Pine Bush Track & XC teams, for the last two years. I also compete on an AAU team. At the 2011 AAU Jr. Olympic Games, I won the Bronze Medal in the 2000m Steeplechase. In 2011, I was 7th at the AAU XC National Championships. I have qualified and competed at: National Scholastic Indoor Championships, AAU XC National Championships & AAU Jr Olympics. I excel in the classroom, as well as on the track. I am ranked 31st/481 students, in my class. My final GPA, for 11th grade, was 98.384. I've been on the High Honor Roll since I started high school. I would like to attend a college that offers a top quality education, as well as offers me the ability to continue running track & XC. I feel I can contribute a lot to a college team, due to how many different events I run. I am willing and able to help the team in whatever event the coach chooses for me to run in. My dream is to be a college runner and I am willing to consider all types of schools. I would prefer to attend a college located in the eastern part of the country. My goal is to pursue a career in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Athletic Training.