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Anonymous
| I am a she and I really did play. Happy to provide the names/coaches and the like. There is a higher set of responsibility for recruits than walk-ons of course. But it may not surprise you to know that I knew both. There were two parts of question 'need/requirement' and 'honest/responsibility' Question 1: Ivy League does not have athletic schloarship so there is no requirement to play. They don't kick you out if you don't. Question 2: They are not going to be happy if you don't play one year at least, nor should they be - they gave you a slot. I don't know anyone who did that in soccer. There was one guy on the football team. But I can think of plenty of recruits who did not make it all four years for various reasons. Everyone got a diploma. |
Anonymous
| OK -- that's a more complete descripton...thanks |
Anonymous
| To STA boy -- you really should try college lax if given the spot -- it's lots of fun -- great guys |
Anonymous
| agree -- there's nothing better |
Anonymous
| I agree with a previous poster that the STA guy should take the recruitment. He'll never look back. Playing college sports is great for girls and boys. |
Anonymous
| Agree the kid should take the recruitment offer and play ball. |
Anonymous
| The STA boy needs to decide -- if he wants to go to a great school -- he will get a boost from athletic recruitment. If he doesn't care -- then there's no need to think about playing lax. What is his hesitation? |
Anonymous
| Has anyone reading this even given up the possible opportunity to play Division I sports at an Ivy? I think we're hearing from people that have their own ideas -- but don't really have experience with the question. |
Anonymous
| PP -- My son gave up a chance to play DI Ice Hockey. I think he was afraid he wasn't going to be good enough when he got up there to Cornell. He's always been sorry he gave up the chance because all of his friends really enjoyed their college sports experiences. |
Anonymous
| My daughter quit her sport at Harvard after being recruited. She really tried, but she couldn't handle all of the time pressures between studying and playing ball. She intended to play all 4 years but really almost had a breakdown. It really depends on the kid as to whether they can balance and time manage all of their responsibilities. |
Anonymous
| My son was injured most of the time he was supposed to be playing lax at his Ivy. He stayed on the team and did the best he could with all of his injuries. He loved being on the team even when he couldn't play. There was great comraderie among the team. |
Anonymous
| I think we've lost the original purpose of this forum... college acceptance rates among the elite private schools in Greater DC |
Anonymous
| yes, we lost our way here at this forum |
Anonymous
| More kids than ever applied for college for this fall 2009. So all of the private schools had worse college acceptance rates this year (2009) vs. last year (2008). 2010 will be another tough year. |
Anonymous
| Yes -- it's very hard for kids applying to college this year too |