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Ava Dijstelbloem '21 Recruiting Profile
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2018-19 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Throughout my life, I have been a competitive athlete, and my participation in sports has taught me skills that have made me a better student and friend. Over the years, I have benefitted from developing time management skills, a strong work ethic, resilience, and determination. These are all skills that I know will help me make the most of my experience in college. I want to be recruited to dive in college because I have recently begun diving at the club level and would love to continue learning and competing new dives. From my many years as a competitive gymnast, I know that being part of a sports team can also help me prioritize my time and help me develop meaningful friendships.
I plan on applying to colleges with engineering programs and hope to study aerospace or civil engineering. I love math and science, and an engineering major involves the application of both of these subjects and would prepare me for a hands-on career where I can use my creativity everyday. The collaborative aspect of engineering is also something I look forward to since I enjoy working with and learning from others.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2020 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Captain (Dive), Strath Haven High School 6 Dive record (1M 292.75), Penncrest High School Pool Record (1M 292.75 6 Dive), 2nd Place PIAA Central League Dive Championships, Highest dual meet score of the Central League
- 2019 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-County, Captain; 2020 MVP; Penn Crest High School Pool Record (6 dive), Strath Haven High School 11 Dive Record, Captain; 2020 MVP; Penn Crest High School Pool Record (6 dive), Strath Haven High School 11 Dive Record; 2nd Place PIAA Central League Championships; 9th Place PIAA District 1 Championships (alternate to States)
Team Awards
- 2020 MVP,
- 2018 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-County, Strath Haven High School 6 Dive Record ; 3rd Place PIAA Central League Championships, Strath Haven High School 6 Dive Record , 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- , Strath Haven High School 6 Dive Record
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2020 West Chester Diving (USA Diving)
- 2019 West Chester Diving (Junior Olympic)
- 2018 West Chester Diving (Junior Olympic)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Thomas Gallagher
Additional Sports
- Gymnastics
- 8 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Retired as a Level 9 gymnast
- Tennis
- 2 years
- Junior Varsity Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2020 Varsity Team | 2020 West Chester D |
|---|---|---|
| Best Score | 292.75 (1M - 6 dive) | 292.75 (1 M - 6 Dive) |
| Best Place | 1st throughout all dual meets to date, 2nd Place PIAA Central League Championship |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors German 1,2,3,4; Honors Pre-Calculus; Honors U.S. History; Honors Western Civilization; Honors 20th Century History; Honors Physics; Honors Biology; Honors Chemistry; Honors Geometry; Honors Algebra 2; Honors English 9, 10; Honors English Literature (2020-2021); Honors Civics and Political Philosophy (2020-2021)Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Physics C (Mechanical); AP Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism) AP Seminar/Honors English 11; AP Calculus AB; AP Calculus BC; AP German (2020-2021); AP Computer Science A (2020-2021); AP Chemistry (2020-2021); College Linear Algebra (2020-2021); Multivariable Calculus (2020-2021)Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsAP Scholar with Honor, National Honor Society, High Honor Roll, National German Exam - Gold Medal
- ActivitiesRoth's Crosspoint Gymnastics Coach, Strath Haven Orchestra (been playing violin for 12 years), Swarthmore Presbyterian Church (SPC) Youth Music Ministry Team, Appalachia Service Project (2018 & 2019), Student Council Representative, Science Olympiad, Co-President of the SHHS Committee for Educational Speakers, Co-President of Little Einsteins (volunteer science education club for elementary schools), SPC Youth Group, Math League, Rose Valley Swim Club Assistant Dive Coach (2019), Springfield Swim Club Assistant Dive Coach (2019)