Personal Statement
I have been Captain of our Varsity Track team since I was a sophomore in High School (Portsmouth Christian Academy). I enjoy the competition of track both middle range and long range; and I enjoy mentoring my fellow teammates. I've led the team on all occasions (track meets) and I've been selected to compete on the State level in both my Junior and Senior years. In May, 2014 I ran the Boston Half-Marathon (13.2 miles) along with 7,000 other people; and came out in first place for my age group (under 18 years old) with a time of 1 hour and 28 minutes. At PCA I've achieved new PR's every year including into my Senior year.
I am looking to compete on the collegiate level now with either a Division II or III school that offers a very good education for the valued cost. I currently hold a 3.9 GPA through the end of my Junior year. I believe strongly that my GPA will increase by end of my Senior year as I am progressing well now.
I want to compete with other students of my similar interests and believe that I will find strong runners who come from different backgrounds as mine. I want to be able to break school records; and I want to strive to work hard to raise the bar for myself and my school. I also want to enjoy the school that I am attending, the student life, and the curriculum. My interests are in Business or Engineering when I am in college.
I look forward and am excited to learn more about the athletics program at your college.
thank you.
Tommy Longo