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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]College is no longer a time to explore sadly. Many engineering clubs at top schools have applications and interviews you have to pass to make it into the club. Greek life is selective as always.[b] Club sports are even more selective than varsity sports teams at large high schools[/b]. It’s insane [/quote]

Not true for all schools. For example, I can think of a few hard-to-get-into colleges that do not have cuts for club sports. So don't get discouraged or generalize.

If open access to joining clubs and sports is a priority for you or your kid, focus in on that and ask people to name schools that fit your needs. But don't assume that all schools are the same. [/quote]

Which ones? How do you know?[/quote]

Duke, as I shared above.

This information is on the school website (see below), and we spoke with students about it when we visited.

In addition, Duke, like most other schools, has countless intramural teams at all levels. Whether you’re an experienced player or a newcomer, there’s an opportunity to play. But it’s up to you to find the right level and fit.

Website: https://recreation.duke.e...ort-clubs/

"Join one of the 30+ Sport Clubs for the opportunity to represent the Duke community in local, regional, national, and international competitions. Teams are formed, organized, and governed by their members and welcome both veteran athletes and newcomers. [b]Sport Clubs operate in an inclusive environment and require no tryouts or cuts to participate.[/b]

Participation in Sport Clubs affords individuals the ability to continue playing organized sports at a competitive level post-high school, or to try a new sport that they have always wanted to learn while representing Duke University. Each club seeks to foster exciting athletic experiences for participants of all skill levels, while fostering inclusive communities. Sport Club participants can find a sense of community, have a chance to build lifelong friendships, hone and develop their sport specific skills, and develop team-oriented leadership and transferable skills that will pave the path to a successful future."[/quote]

Club level at a D1 school is similar to varsity level at D3, and for many sports, if you play Club at D1 and transfer to a D3 varsity, you loose one year of eligibility at the D3 per NCAA guidelines. So yes, a popular club sport at a D1 will have cuts and presume this would be the case for lax, etc at most D1 colleges.

And for Duke while there are technically no cuts for Club teams the ‘A’ team will travel and be more competitive than or IAs….so in essence, a cut without calling that.

And to the PP statement about Wharton, yes they’ve changed it so interviews are only one round now instead of multiple, to be more inclusive. Does not mean it still won’t be tough, maybe even tougher and connections will matter even more.[/quote]

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