<p>Thanks, so much for the help so far guys.</p>
<p>I wish I did more research and discovered what a PG was earlier in the year. Since most of the deadlines have passed for preps, do you know of any relatively good PG schools with a rolling, or later testing and admission date? </p>
<p>Of course, they are very expensive, but do they tend to offer substantial financial aid? My family makes 50,000-60,000 a year with 4 children. So we’re pretty poor, but after looking into PG schools I feel like it would be a good option for me, considering a large amount of PG students are athletes with similar goals as me.</p>
<p>Trackpop, where did your son end up doing track? What were his stats, times, and target schools if you don’t mind me asking? I’ve been talking with a Coach at Columbia, and he told me they often recruit athletes that take a year off, but they are “usually exceptional talent”. He said I fit the criteria, but said he would most likely only be able to give me a “boost” with my current stats. Would I still be eligible to receive more than that, such as a likely letter if I improve, and target schools that are in need of sprinters?</p>
<p>Also, it sounds like you think it’d be a good idea to contact coaches early. Should I send out emails to all of my target schools, and start being aggressive early, or should I wait a few months until the conclusion of the season and report my times with SAT II scores?</p>