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[quote=Anonymous]While I don’t like the worlds  obsession with athletics (fighting at the World Cup, abuse in the Olympics etc) I do understand why a student with a strong athletic track record is more desirable than someone who only chooses music, robotics etc.

Athletes spend an incredible amount of time in practices and traveling for their sports which leaves very little free time. Swimmers, hockey players, golfers begin at the crack of dawn  every day and on weekends. Football, tennis, soccer, track and field,and lacrosse players are practicing year round through heat, rain, snow etc. Basketball players risk serious injuries due to muscle overuse.

Yet in order to gain admissions to the most competitive privates they are still required to have great grades. My child is very good at robotics and their instrument which requires a great deal of practice but the level of commitment to a sport with the influence of coaches, other players, fans etc is is at a very different level. Besides there are tons of sports a middle school player can commit to before HS like martial arts, rock climbing,  these schools just want to see students who value physical education as well. No one is stopping your child from trying a wide range of sports. [/quote]

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