<p>NJBKitty,
I would send an email to the track and field coach…and provide them with your vital statistics…along the lines of “I have applied and been deferred…I have these scores and this is my GPA and here are my track and field results. Would you be interested in me for the team and do you have any slots left to use on me with admissions?” </p>
<p>Not quite that net, but ask and you shall find out…don’t ask and you will never, ever know. </p>
<p>My son was recruited by several IVY’s and at one school, we asked “what was the biggest obstacle to 4 yrs of success in schooling and athletics?” and the response was “injuries.” So, since your times/results are close to others on the team right now, you might be of great interest to them if your events are injury prone ones. </p>
<p>Practice asking the above “questions for a coach” to your parents or your own coach first so you can be prepared if they shut you down or demonstrate interest. Instead of emailing the questions, you can email and say I will be calling you to discuss your team.<br>
But do it soon as the holiday break is coming and they may not be in the office as much. </p>
<p>You have nothing to lose…and Yale might want to know much more about you…</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>