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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This athlete thing at Ivy's and other top schools is very frustrating. I'm happy for the girl who is an athlete and got into Penn, but my DS had very similar stats (actually higher test scores) and is well rounded with strong extracurriculars in music and sports (just not a top athlete) plus is a legacy. You would think that schools care more about well rounded, bright students than whether or not you are a top athlete. Sorry, guess it's sour grapes, but Ivy's don't even give athletic scholarships, though they clearly they find a way to make it work for athletes who they want to recruit. [/quote]

I'm not sure why you find this frustrating.  The Ivies (not Ivy's, btw) recognize that, generally speaking, it is much more difficult and takes much more dedication/hard work to become an elite athlete than to be "well rounded."  I can also guarantee you that recruited athletes at Ivies are "bright," just like your DS.  I would think (as many others, I'm sure) that Ivies would rather have a student who was able to become an elite athlete while also succeeding in school than a student who may have had slightly better stats with run-of-the mill ECs.  Honestly, I think this is a no brainer.  [/quote]

+1  Very well said, PP.  [/quote]

Agree with this.  My kid plays travel soccer at a top club and has for 10 years.  She practices 3 days a week and is very good but not at the level of being a recruited athlete.  The kids she knows who are, have an ENTIRELY different level of devotion to the sport.  They have played 5-6 days a week for 10 years.  It's not like they cruised through life, playing soccer on Saturday mornings and ended up getting recruited to Stanford.   To be the best in one of these sports demonstrates a truly remarkable commitment over many years.  I don't begrudge them their acceptances.  [/quote]

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