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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Academics definitely dominate at LACs. And the proper term is "LACs," not "SLACs."[/quote] Amherst 31% of students are varsity athletes, Bowdoin is 36%. Similar numbers at other NESCAC schools. Definitely a sporty set of schools, and has students in sports at percentages similar to HS. Big state schools by comparison are low single digits. [/quote] Assuming these stats are correct, I’d say they are more a function of the type of student who applies to competitive schools—valedictorian types who are super involved in extracurricular activities. Probably the same percentages play instruments, volunteer, were part of a school club (debate team, robotics, etc.). As mentioned upthread, you’re dealing with type As who want to accomplish many things. It would be rare for a student to get into a top SLAC or a top Ivy without any extracurriculars.[/quote]
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