Is St. John's Becoming an IMG?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The girls’ sports teams are just as strong - if not stronger- than the boys’. And honestly, the school really does have something for everyone. My DC isn’t sporty at all, but they love SJC and are involved in lots of academic and arts-focused activities. At the same time, they’ve made great friends with plenty of athletic kids too, including some star athletes. The idea that students are all boxed into separate groups doesn’t really hold true at a school like SJC.

I, too, have a DD applicant. She plays several sports but is not a star. My concern is that at SJC she won't be able to play because the teams are so intense. Is this a fair concern?

If your daughter wants to play her sport and she is, as you say, not a star, I would recommend a smaller school not as focused on sports. SJC is a destination for strong athletes, so you daughter will most likely ride the bench her entire four years.

[Anonymous]

How can they become an IMG type school without dorms? IMG is a boarding school which allows them to do national recruiting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How can they become an IMG type school without dorms? IMG is a boarding school which allows them to do national recruiting.

They won't. This thread is FUD without realizing that there are other WCAC schools that have had more than 1 varsity team before now, too. The sky is not falling, St. John's is not becoming IMG. They are (still) a WCAC school with UA $, which they have had for many years.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The girls’ sports teams are just as strong - if not stronger- than the boys’. And honestly, the school really does have something for everyone. My DC isn’t sporty at all, but they love SJC and are involved in lots of academic and arts-focused activities. At the same time, they’ve made great friends with plenty of athletic kids too, including some star athletes. The idea that students are all boxed into separate groups doesn’t really hold true at a school like SJC.

I, too, have a DD applicant. She plays several sports but is not a star. My concern is that at SJC she won't be able to play because the teams are so intense. Is this a fair concern?

If your daughter wants to play her sport and she is, as you say, not a star, I would recommend a smaller school not as focused on sports. SJC is a destination for strong athletes, so you daughter will most likely ride the bench her entire four years.

Depends on the sport.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The girls’ sports teams are just as strong - if not stronger- than the boys’. And honestly, the school really does have something for everyone. My DC isn’t sporty at all, but they love SJC and are involved in lots of academic and arts-focused activities. At the same time, they’ve made great friends with plenty of athletic kids too, including some star athletes. The idea that students are all boxed into separate groups doesn’t really hold true at a school like SJC.

I, too, have a DD applicant. She plays several sports but is not a star. My concern is that at SJC she won't be able to play because the teams are so intense. Is this a fair concern?

If your daughter wants to play her sport and she is, as you say, not a star, I would recommend a smaller school not as focused on sports. SJC is a destination for strong athletes, so you daughter will most likely ride the bench her entire four years.

Depends on the sport.

Any particular sports you can comment on?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The girls’ sports teams are just as strong - if not stronger- than the boys’. And honestly, the school really does have something for everyone. My DC isn’t sporty at all, but they love SJC and are involved in lots of academic and arts-focused activities. At the same time, they’ve made great friends with plenty of athletic kids too, including some star athletes. The idea that students are all boxed into separate groups doesn’t really hold true at a school like SJC.

I, too, have a DD applicant. She plays several sports but is not a star. My concern is that at SJC she won't be able to play because the teams are so intense. Is this a fair concern?

If your daughter wants to play her sport and she is, as you say, not a star, I would recommend a smaller school not as focused on sports. SJC is a destination for strong athletes, so you daughter will most likely ride the bench her entire four years.

Depends on the sport.

Any particular sports you can comment on?

Last I heard crew, swim and cross country/track were no cut. SJC has a fun equestrian team if your daughter rides horses.

[Anonymous]

FWIW- DC is a non-athlete in Benhilde and had greatly benefited from the program.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The girls’ sports teams are just as strong - if not stronger- than the boys’. And honestly, the school really does have something for everyone. My DC isn’t sporty at all, but they love SJC and are involved in lots of academic and arts-focused activities. At the same time, they’ve made great friends with plenty of athletic kids too, including some star athletes. The idea that students are all boxed into separate groups doesn’t really hold true at a school like SJC.

I, too, have a DD applicant. She plays several sports but is not a star. My concern is that at SJC she won't be able to play because the teams are so intense. Is this a fair concern?

If your daughter wants to play her sport and she is, as you say, not a star, I would recommend a smaller school not as focused on sports. SJC is a destination for strong athletes, so you daughter will most likely ride the bench her entire four years.

Depends on the sport.

Any particular sports you can comment on?

Last I heard crew, swim and cross country/track were no cut. SJC has a fun equestrian team if your daughter rides horses.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The girls’ sports teams are just as strong - if not stronger- than the boys’. And honestly, the school really does have something for everyone. My DC isn’t sporty at all, but they love SJC and are involved in lots of academic and arts-focused activities. At the same time, they’ve made great friends with plenty of athletic kids too, including some star athletes. The idea that students are all boxed into separate groups doesn’t really hold true at a school like SJC.

I, too, have a DD applicant. She plays several sports but is not a star. My concern is that at SJC she won't be able to play because the teams are so intense. Is this a fair concern?

If your daughter wants to play her sport and she is, as you say, not a star, I would recommend a smaller school not as focused on sports. SJC is a destination for strong athletes, so you daughter will most likely ride the bench her entire four years.

Depends on the sport.

Any particular sports you can comment on?

Last I heard crew, swim and cross country/track were no cut. SJC has a fun equestrian team if your daughter rides horses.

Thanks!

I think the equestrian team accepts different skill levels so you don’t have to be a pro to join. They practice in Laurel, MD on weekends in the fall.

Another interesting sport is the Trap and Field Team, which students can join if they are in the Cadet Program. They also practice in Maryland.

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Anonymous wrote:The girls’ sports teams are just as strong - if not stronger- than the boys’. And honestly, the school really does have something for everyone. My DC isn’t sporty at all, but they love SJC and are involved in lots of academic and arts-focused activities. At the same time, they’ve made great friends with plenty of athletic kids too, including some star athletes. The idea that students are all boxed into separate groups doesn’t really hold true at a school like SJC.

I, too, have a DD applicant. She plays several sports but is not a star. My concern is that at SJC she won't be able to play because the teams are so intense. Is this a fair concern?

If your daughter wants to play her sport and she is, as you say, not a star, I would recommend a smaller school not as focused on sports. SJC is a destination for strong athletes, so you daughter will most likely ride the bench her entire four years.

Depends on the sport.

Any particular sports you can comment on?

Last I heard crew, swim and cross country/track were no cut. SJC has a fun equestrian team if your daughter rides horses.

Thanks!

I think the equestrian team accepts different skill levels so you don’t have to be a pro to join. They practice in Laurel, MD on weekends in the fall.

Another interesting sport is the Trap and Field Team, which students can join if they are in the Cadet Program. They also practice in Maryland.

+1 for Cadets which also runs a Raiders Team that does cardio and strength training 3x a week before and after school and has extra activities like hikes, rock climbing and running challenges.

[Anonymous]

Sports are often labeled no cut and what they mean is “anyone can practice”. They only take certain number of athletes to meets. Freshmen teams are often no cut but kids who make the freshmen teams and not jv won’t really have a chance of moving up to the next level. SJC sports are harsh. especially the big sports like basketball, lax, football, and baseball. I personally know someone recruited baseball only to be cut once he was enrolled at the school. This is definitely not the school to pick if you want your DD to have a normal hs experience with sports. Plenty of other area schools are less intense and have more welcoming athletics.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The girls’ sports teams are just as strong - if not stronger- than the boys’. And honestly, the school really does have something for everyone. My DC isn’t sporty at all, but they love SJC and are involved in lots of academic and arts-focused activities. At the same time, they’ve made great friends with plenty of athletic kids too, including some star athletes. The idea that students are all boxed into separate groups doesn’t really hold true at a school like SJC.

I, too, have a DD applicant. She plays several sports but is not a star. My concern is that at SJC she won't be able to play because the teams are so intense. Is this a fair concern?

If your daughter wants to play her sport and she is, as you say, not a star, I would recommend a smaller school not as focused on sports. SJC is a destination for strong athletes, so you daughter will most likely ride the bench her entire four years.

Depends on the sport.

Any particular sports you can comment on?

Last I heard crew, swim and cross country/track were no cut. SJC has a fun equestrian team if your daughter rides horses.

Thanks!

Not the same as playing on a team, but your daughter could volunteer to be a team manager. Some kids really get into this role!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The girls’ sports teams are just as strong - if not stronger- than the boys’. And honestly, the school really does have something for everyone. My DC isn’t sporty at all, but they love SJC and are involved in lots of academic and arts-focused activities. At the same time, they’ve made great friends with plenty of athletic kids too, including some star athletes. The idea that students are all boxed into separate groups doesn’t really hold true at a school like SJC.

I, too, have a DD applicant. She plays several sports but is not a star. My concern is that at SJC she won't be able to play because the teams are so intense. Is this a fair concern?

If your daughter wants to play her sport and she is, as you say, not a star, I would recommend a smaller school not as focused on sports. SJC is a destination for strong athletes, so you daughter will most likely ride the bench her entire four years.

Depends on the sport.

Any particular sports you can comment on?

Last I heard crew, swim and cross country/track were no cut. SJC has a fun equestrian team if your daughter rides horses.

Not accurate. Cross country/track is cut.

[Anonymous]

Equestrian is coed and does not require prior experience

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Equestrian is coed and does not require prior experience

I think girls rugby is also no cut.