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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was not a college athlete at my Ivy after being an average HS swimmer. I had a ton of trouble finding my friends, structuring my days, and staying focused on studying. I also had trouble finding a supportive group of trustworthy people I could study with, get academic advice from, and plan my career with.

DH attended the same Ivy as an athlete but he was not recruited and didn’t have a likely letter. His experience was so much better than mine. He was focused on his studies. He had a supportive group of career-oriented, hard-working teammates. They gave him advice on how to structure his course load, how to access to best classes, and what to consider after graduation. He had access to a world beyond campus when he competed and the perspective that comes from having adult mentors who aren’t professors- he’d go do chores at his coaches’ houses, or go to a BBQ, or babysitter the trainers’ kids. He went on trips and to international competitions with his team that would have been unaffordable for me as a regular student. Every job he’s ever had came from that sport and all of his closest adult friends, too. Some of mind, as well!

I think the structure of sports are really valuable in college, especially at 
 Ivies where you don’t declare a major upon applying. It can be a really unstructured environment and sports can keep students focused and obviously provide incredible opportunities for friendship and networking later.

So yeah, there are a lot of reasons those who have it as a hook should use it.[/quote]

You don’t think all those supportive factors can play a role at any school?? Come on now, just cut it out. So ridiculous [/quote]

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