"It's more about quality of reps over quantity."
From High School to MIT: John Spivey's Baseball Journey!
Ever wondered what it takes to play college baseball at MIT? John Spivey, a Rawlings Tigers alum, reveals the grit behind balancing elite academics and athletics.
From St. Louis to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, John shares his journey of chasing a dream school while excelling on the field. Discover how he navigated the recruiting process for high-academic schools, tackled a 9-point ACT gap, and balanced chemical engineering with baseball.
Timestamps:
- 0:00 - Introduction
- 1:33 - Life at MIT: Balancing Academics and Baseball
- 4:52 - Recruiting Journey: High School to MIT
- 7:06 - Navigating High-Academic Schools
- 10:00 - Sacrifices for Success
- 16:10 - Academic Requirements for MIT and Ivy Leagues
- 19:48 - Recruiting Timeline Challenges
- 25:16 - Extracurriculars and Essays in Admissions
- 31:36 - Managing Baseball and Academics at MIT
- 39:15 - Sleep Struggles and Time Management
- 43:42 - Study Hacks for MIT Workload
- 53:05 - How Rawlings Tigers Shaped John's Journey
- 1:01:19 - Recruiting Advice: Be Persistent
