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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Holton very much values the arts — music, dance, and visual arts and often students win significant awards for their talent. The top privates want exceptional students that fit the schools mission.  But I don’t think athletes is a new “must”. I believe it is growing asset. [/quote]

Do they recruit artists?

What I see is good schools jumping on the sports bandwagon earlier and earlier. It’s part of MS admissions now. And ADs are given a seat at the admissions table. Is the faculty strings ensemble director there as well?[/quote]

No. Why would they be? Haven’t you read why athletics are more important?[/quote]

Besides the money, why?
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It’s not just money. There are no violin contests that are going to get you media attention, fame. When you only have 100 kids per grade you need at least 3-3-4 decent athletes to even try to compete for the notoriety that sports brings. A violinist is not going to pack the stands and elicit school pride etc. [/quote]

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