Let’s get to the point.
I have committed to the University of North Carolina with a full athletic scholarship!
A dream answered and a home found. Across seven schools, Carolina was the one for me. Here’s how I came to the decision.
Across my options, I had a mix of schools. From several Big Ten teams that are beginning to bring the heat, schools that are facing conference realignment, and schools that are vying for a national title.
One thing all of them had in common was the unknown of their potential. For whichever school I chose, I had to buy into what they were selling. College gymnastics—while constantly improving in talent, diversity, and resources—has a lot of parity where the rankings can change significantly year over year. A team that made the team final one year could drop below the top 20 soon after. So, rather than thinking about the “now” when making my decision, I had to consider the future.
On every poll I posted on social media, across all the quote tweets and comments, UCLA was the most popular choice for where others wanted me to go and where they thought I would choose. Prior to starting my recruiting process, UCLA was a dream school. I admired the diverse culture, incredible coaching staff, and legacy that UCLA has. And my visit was…
