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[quote=Anonymous]as PPs have said, only a small number of elite athletes play sports in college, and the smallest number of elite athletes are actually 'recruited' for a sport in college.  BUT lots of colleges look to see if kids have activities and are well rounded in activities when they apply.  (some colleges without strong athletics have teams an above average but not stellar athletic kid might be able to play on in school, but it's a non-factor in their admissions).  A lot of the 'action' around sports is via club teams and not school teams - depending on the sport and the school and the club.  I know many parents who invested huge amounts of time and resource in 'developing' their kids in sports and travel teams etc - but never make a college team - but the kids have may still end up having fun participating in club teams when they get there or have a lifelong sense of staying active/healthy. So having her just participate in something she likes and where she can make friends and feel healthy -- while you get a 'check' on your applications for having some activity.[/quote]

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