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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was admitted to HYPS on so-called "academic merit" and you know what? Many of the recruited athletes in my classes were getting just as good if not better grades than me. They have elite work ethic and time management skills so don't sound surprised that it often spills over to studying too. Stop it with the stereotypes.[/quote]

Thank You !

Employers also like former college athletes. The skill set speaks to determination, goal oriented, competitive, team player skills and good physical well being[/quote]

+1000. My husband had average SAT scores and went to an Ivy League school on a sports scholarship, excelled, went to a top 10 law school, and was hired at a top firm right out of school. Sports bring out leadership qualities and good/hardworking work ethic.[/quote]

As if no one who doesn't do sports has leadership qualities or learns how to work. so your underqualified husband benefited from the name recognition of an Ivy League school and succeeded. I'm sure no non-athletes at your husband's school excelled, went to a top 10 law school and was hired at a top firm right out of law school. Did he play sports in law school, too?

I certainly hope you are not one of those people who whines about lack of merit in admissions because your husband (and I assume you these days) certainly reaped the benefits from the school lowering its standards to accept him.

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