Many many hs athletes do not transition well in to college life for many reasons This is more relevant to athletes You need to prepare yourself for the fact that some who are used to being the big dog May no even sniff the turf for a few years
And remember You are NOT interviewing for a position, you are the Interviewer. You are the one seeking out what you want, not the other way around.
Top 20 programs own you morning noon and night 365 days a year. You are in that school to play lacrosse period. School is clearly second with kids guided into easy majors they have no interest in. Pick a mid to low D1 or D2 program for a nice lax / school / social life balance. They are still playing a game and in 4 years it is over
Even more reason by very Leary of signing into a D1 program when you are younger Most 8 grade kids have zero idea what they want to be when they grow up Unless you want to enjoy your under water basket weaving degree