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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The girls’ sports teams are just as strong - if not stronger- than the boys’. And honestly, the school really does have something for everyone. My DC isn’t sporty at all, but they love SJC and are involved in lots of academic and arts-focused activities. At the same time, they’ve made great friends with plenty of athletic kids too, including some star athletes. The idea that students are all boxed into separate groups doesn’t really hold true at a school like SJC. [/quote]

I, too, have a DD applicant. She plays several sports but is not a star. My concern is that at SJC she won't be able to play because the teams are so intense.  Is this a fair concern?[/quote]

If your daughter wants to play her sport and she is, as you say, not a star, I would recommend a smaller school not as focused on sports. SJC is a destination for strong athletes, so you daughter will most likely ride the bench her entire four years.[/quote]

Depends on the sport.

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Any particular sports you can comment on?[/quote]

Last I heard crew, swim and cross country/track were no cut. SJC has a fun equestrian team if your daughter rides horses. [/quote]

Not accurate. Cross country/track is cut.[/quote]

This is interesting because Coach D said the opposite at the open house this fall. [/quote]

It isn't cut. Sure if they have a ton of kids they may have to limit for some meets for transportation. A lot of kids only do the practices. [/quote]

Coach D really wants to keep this program no cut and support any kid who is enthusiastic and willing to put in the work. He is also a great coach, and is great at fostering a team atmosphere, so, lots of kids want to participate. I encourage parents to let the school know how important it is to have some no cut sports and for the school to support no cut programs (even if it means higher transportation costs).[/quote]

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