How do I compare to other girls my size and expirience?

Question
I'm 5'2" and 160 lbs. My last 2k score was 8:23 with and average splitnof 2:05.8. This was my first season and I started the season with a 2k of 9:30. I cut 1:07 off my 2k the most out of anyone on my team. Also am I too short? I'm shorter than 2 of the coxswains(my team has 4) and I always get in trouble for rushing my slide.

Answer
Jackie,
For a Novice I would say you are mediocre, but maybe a little closer to the good side.. That is a lot of improvement, however the same amount of improvement comes to many in the first 1 to 2 years of rowing. In my opinion, you are not to short. You could make a good three or four seat. It sounds like you have technical issues, but rushing your slide is easy enough to fix. I think you should attempt to break 8, because for your weight you definitely have it in you.
Good luck
Annie