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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To get into a college you wouldn’t have gotten into otherwise, although in that case, you can quit the day you arrive on campus for freshmen year with no repercussions. [/quote]

This is very evident in the Military colleges.. Many more student athletes quit after their first season. It's a good way to get into say The Naval Academy without the blue chip.

Look at the rosters from several sports a few years ago compared to today.  Over half the athletes use their sport to get in then quit. 
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Well, the students are not paying tuition either way, and there are a lot of additional requirements and obligations at these schools that don't apply to "civilian" schools, so I can see how attrition could be an issue. I wonder if it is a challenge to replace the athletes who quit the teams or some incentive offered for them to remain on the teams. I think at West Point, everyone is required to participate in some sport, whether it be at the rec / club level or at the D1 level. Obviously the D1 level requires a lot more travel and time away from school. [/quote]

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