16' Jump as a Jr. Good College Chances?

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16' Jump as a Jr. Good College Chances?

Unread postby THSVaulter » Tue Apr 17, 2007 11:54 pm

i was just wondering if im clearing 16' now how many colleges would look at me my SR year?
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Unread postby bjvando » Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:08 am

very good :yes:
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Unread postby theczar » Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:34 am

bjvando wrote:very good :yes:
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Re: 16' Jump as a Jr. Good College Chances?

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Wed Apr 18, 2007 2:29 am

THSVaulter wrote:i was just wondering if im clearing 16' now how many colleges would look at me my SR year?


You'll definitely get looked at. Be sure to contact schools you are interested in, don't wait for them to hunt you down. You should be in a good position to get at least a reply back from pretty much anyone.
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Unread postby vault3rb0y » Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:16 pm

You should be just fine :). I know plenty of guys who jumped lower than 15 their senior year and still organize some sort of financial scholarship from a school in desperate need of some vaulters. However that doesnt mean it will be your first choice. Ive already filled out questionnares and emailed coaches to some of my top choices. Make sure you are all signed up on NCAAclearinghouse as well.
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Unread postby bryanbrown » Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:20 pm

have u jumped 16 this year
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Unread postby THSVaulter » Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:24 pm

yea
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15' as a soph on 14' 165 UCS

Jr years here

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Unread postby joedavis-shirt » Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:42 pm

Your chances should be good. But it also depends what schools you are interested in. Where are you looking?
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Unread postby Texasvaulter07 » Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:26 pm

ah man! i remember when this kid was a 14 footer. lol. I think you have a great chance of getting a scholorship. good luck at regionals
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