Claudia Chang '21 Recruiting Profile
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2017 HighlightsPersonal Statement
The first time I was involved in competitive swimming was in a small summer league in the Seattle area when I was in the second grade. I instantly enjoyed swimming. After our family moved to Edina in the fourth grade, I swam on the Southdale YMCA swim team. As I got more competitive, I joined Aquajets, in Eden Prairie. Here, I enjoy success with my improving times, as well as developing many wonderful friendships. At every practice, I make sure that I work hard, and focus on my technique. But I also make sure I have fun. For the last two years, I was able to swim for my high school varsity swim team where I experienced many new things. I was able to get to know the older, and more experienced girls on the team, and see how they worked hard and trained at practice. I was able to grow both as a person and as a swimmer on my high school.
In addition, I also aim to achieve success outside of the pool, namely, in school. I am currently enrolled in the University of Minnesota Talented Youth Math Program (UMTYMP). This is an advanced, independent study mathematics program which replaces my school math class. Because of this, I am considered an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota. I am in my fourth year of this program; the current course I am taking is Calculus 2. While this course requires a lot of work, I enjoy the challenge of it. But one thing never changes whether I am in or out of the pool, and that is my ambition to be successful but still enjoy every moment.
My goal is to find a college that challenges and makes me think academically, but that also supports my swimming and love for the sport.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-State, Letter Award
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, State Champs
- 2016 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Letter Award,
Team Awards
- Sectional Champs, Conference Champs, State Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 6 seasons
- 2018 Aquajets (Senior 2)
- 2017 Aquajets (Senior 2)
- 2016 Aquajets (Junior 3)
- 2015 Aquajets (Junior 2)
- 2014 Southdale YMCA
- 2013 Southdale YMCA
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Kate Lundsten
- Strength
- Lisa Wittmer
- High School Head Coach
- Jeff Mace
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2017 MSHSL Girls AA Swim and Dive Championships
- 11/16/17 to 11/18/17
- I placed top 8 in the 200 free (tied for 5th) and in the 500 free (4th). My team got first place by over 100 points.
- Camp/Event
- 2017 MN FOXJ Long Course Championship
- 7/26/17 to 7/30/17
- I got top 8 in 4 out of my 8 events, including 2 first place wins in the girls 13-14 800m Free and the girls 13-14 1500m Free. I was on Aquajets' women 13-14 800m Free Relay(2nd place), 400m Free Relay(2nd place), 400m Medley Relay(3rd place), and 200m Free Relay(2nd place).
- Camp/Event
- 2017 Dolfin Elite Showcase Classic
- 4/05/17 to 4/08/17
- We won and set a meet record in the girls 13-14 200 Medley Relay (I swam the freestyle leg). We also won and set a meet record in the girls 13-14 200 Freestyle Relay (I swam the third leg). I placed top ten in the 14 year old girls division in 4/9 of my events.
- Camp/Event
- 2017 MN MCA Age Group Short Course State Meet
- 3/16/17 to 3/19/17
- We won and set a state record in the girls 13-14 800 Free Relay, I swam the second leg. I placed top 8 in 4/7 of my events, and I won the girls 13-14 1650 freestyle.
Training
- Swimming and Dryland
- 5 years
- I swam in a YMCA league for 2 years, and then switched to the club league where I have swam and done dryland for 3 years.
Statistics
| Event | 2018 Aquajets | 2017 Varsity Team | 2017 Aquajets | 2016 Varsity Team | 2016 Aquajets | 2015 Aquajets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100Y Back | 59.69 | 1:00.08 | 1:02.14 | 1:08.80 | ||
| 200Y Back | 2:06.39 | 2:06.73 | 2:13.73 | 2:25.66 | ||
| 100Y Fly | 59.24 | 59.39 | 1:02.30 | 1:02.42 | 1:06.04 | |
| 200Y Fly | 2:11.08 | 2:07.49 | 2:21.72 | |||
| 200Y Free | 1:52.88 | 1:54.46 | 1:57.67 | 2:01.33 | 2:11.32 | |
| 500Y Free | 5:03.76 | 5:05.55 | 5:11.11 | 5:25.51 | 5:49.04 | |
| 50M Free | 28.81 | 29.65 | 30.02 | |||
| 50Y Free | 25.27 | 26.14 | 27.28 | |||
| 100M Free | 1:01.56 | 1:04.13 | 1:05.71 | |||
| 100Y Free | 54.16 | 55.26 | 56.59 | 58.82 | ||
| 200M Free | 2:11.34 | 2:16.15 | 2:21.54 | |||
| 400M Free | 4:34.08 | 4:46.30 | 5:01.04 | |||
| 800M Free | 9:22.87 | 10:18.13 | ||||
| 1000Y Free | 10:37.44 | |||||
| 1500M Free | 17:58.67 | |||||
| 1650Y Free | 17:23.02 | |||||
| 100M Back | 1:08.34 | 1:12.13 | 1:18.37 | |||
| 200M Back | 2:28.57 | 2:35.29 | 2:44.11 | |||
| 100M Fly | 1:06.28 | 1:11.11 | 1:13.39 | |||
| 200M Fly | 2:34.00 | 2:44.27 | ||||
| 200M Free Relay (Split) | 28.65 | |||||
| 200Y Free Relay (Split) | 24.50 | |||||
| 400M Free Relay (Split) | 1:01.62 (lead leg) | |||||
| 400Y Free Relay (Split) | 53.66 | |||||
| 800M Free Relay (Split) | 2:10.13 | |||||
| 800Y Free Relay (Split) | 1:56.21 | |||||
| 200Y Med Relay (Split) | 24.47 | |||||
| 400M Med Relay (Split) | 1:00.99 (free) | |||||
| 400Y Med Relay (Split) | 57.53 (fly) |
| Event | 2014 Southdale YMCA | 2013 Southdale YMCA |
|---|---|---|
| 200Y Free | 2:26.10 | |
| 50Y Back | 36.40 | 38.03 |
| 100Y Back | 1:19.89 | 1:22.48 |
| 50Y Fly | 33.87 | |
| 50Y Free | 34.26 | |
| 100Y Free | 1:15.47 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. I am currently enrolled in AP US Government.Awards and Activities
- AwardsA-Honor Roll in 6th/7th/8th grade, Top 6th Grade SAT Critical Reader Scorer and Combined SAT Scorer in 2015
- ActivitiesUMTYMP (currently in fourth year, Calc 2)
Top NCSA Athletes at Edina High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
