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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I thought that was what a forum was for -- sharing views.  Let's agree to disagree.  Obviously you are in the majority given the statistics presented in Bowen's book -- most people do not find the current emphasis on athletics at our top universities to be a problem.  And I'd appreciate your not bringing my children into this debate.  I haven't referred to yours.[/quote]

Actually you have referred to my child...my DC is a STUDENT/athlete at Williams and is also an academic all conference student. 
But in order to continue the discussion, I will apologize for the personal reference. However this is the statement that set me off "I'd rather our premier colleges and universities choose students who will become physicists, journalists, doctors, engineers, diplomats, and heads of non-profits."

I guess that I am taken aback because it is not a secret that Williams has a huge sports vibe (although it also has a HUGE arts vibe too) and it has been that way for a long time.  It was one of the reasons that DC chose it over other LACS.  So I guess I am saying that Williams is what it is - if it does not fit a particular child, then another LAC might be better fit.  Check out this forum on College Confidential. http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/williams-college/654364-importance-athletics-williams.html.

Because to me, you are unfairly judging not only the kids at Williams (and student athletes at other top schools), but you are also judging the kids at these universities (athletes or not) who do not choose the professions that you cite.  Right or not, you are implying that these kids ought not be admitted into "the premier" schools and that their talents are not as valuable as other students.  I realize that it is your view and your opinion and you are certainly entitled. As to Bowen's general view, I am still waiting on evidence that this so-called misplaced emphasis on athletics (especially at the D3 level) will lead to the downfall of America.  I do not see it.

But I will agree to disagree with you.  :)[/quote]

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