Friend just announced her junior DD has committed to play lax at a top school

[Anonymous]

And my senior DD is in the midst of application hell and stress. Athletic recruitment really pisses me off. That’s all.

[Anonymous]

Guess you should have started your kid in lacrosse when he/she was 3 like they your friend did?

[Anonymous]

I agree, op.

[Anonymous]

Disagree. If your friend’s DD is academically qualified and someone who would be a good applicant at that school anyway, the school and student are making a good decision to lock in the relationship. Playing a sport at a level high enough to commit while maintaining grades, etc. deserves to be rewarded just as much as the kid who fiends 20 hours a week in the lab or practicing an instrument. Sports also enhance a school’s community and school spirit, so benefit all students.

[Anonymous]

Wow? Some friend you are.

[Anonymous]

Get over it.

[Anonymous]

Dude, being a top athlete is hard work. Good for her. Congratulate them instead of begrudging their dedication

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Playing a sport at a level high enough to commit while maintaining grades, etc. deserves to be rewarded just as much as the kid who fiends 20 hours a week in the lab or practicing an instrument.

I think some of people's frustration with the process is that athletes are rewarded more than scientists and musicians. (Know any juniors who are biochemists or pianists who have been recruited?)

[Anonymous]

How is that even possible?

[Anonymous]

I teach my kids to be happy for their friends, and to not waste their time with jealousy.

Want something? Work for it.

And then there are types like you…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Playing a sport at a level high enough to commit while maintaining grades, etc. deserves to be rewarded just as much as the kid who fiends 20 hours a week in the lab or practicing an instrument.

I think some of people's frustration with the process is that athletes are rewarded more than scientists and musicians. (Know any juniors who are biochemists or pianists who have been recruited?)

+1

[Anonymous]

College is supposed to be an academic pursuit. The role that sports plays is ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:College is supposed to be an academic pursuit. The role that sports plays is ridiculous.

+1

[Anonymous]

When you look at the big picture, is your kid actually working harder than the kid who spent years working for an athletic recruitment?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Playing a sport at a level high enough to commit while maintaining grades, etc. deserves to be rewarded just as much as the kid who fiends 20 hours a week in the lab or practicing an instrument.

I think some of people's frustration with the process is that athletes are rewarded more than scientists and musicians. (Know any juniors who are biochemists or pianists who have been recruited?)

+1

Not necessarily true. It depends what sport and what type of music. Plus, the public has decided what’s more valuable to them. If schools make money on sports , they have to go after it.

Maybe OPs kid should put the same discipline and focus in her strengths, hours of practice and conditioning, sacrifice personal and family time, train/work over holidays and breaks, and then maybe she’ll be just as good in her area of focus as her athlete friend?