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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The main arguments in this thread are ones I have made before:[b] I wish colleges rewarded the kids who make contributions to their high school community through long-standing activities[/b], whatever that looks like (varsity athlete, marching band, lead in the, play yearbook editor etc) because those roles really help the community.  Like it or not, a high school benefits when they have a great team, marching band, or a play worth seeing. And, being the lead, varsity captain or newspaper editor is significant time and provides kids with a lot of skills (running for office, extra training, meeting consistent deadlines, leading a group). Also, say the team makes the state tournament: a playoff run increases season length, requires skill, and a level of dedication that a random JV kid never has to make.  That feels more significant to me than the kid who started up a “pointy” club to deliver period products to Africa a few times a year or list a hobby on their activities list.  The kids who do the school clubs are generally also vetted through a selection process and probably have decent social skills.  I am also very much for service work in a kid’s home community (if a kid is going to the local homeless shelter every day after school in lieu of practice that is great too).

I also think a kid who manages to take electives rather than study halls should get a bump yet colleges don’t seem to care. My kids have always needed the study halls should but the kids who do studio art in all their free periods manage a lot more, imo, because they have to take their homework home.  [/quote]

THEY DO.

But you still have to present a great academic profile. Show that you have the right priorities. Can buckle down and be a good student while also being involved. This isn't rocket science. [/quote]

+1 you can’t sacrifice grades for sports.

We had an “academics first” policy in our house. We didn’t miss school for club sports and were asked to do so a lot. Grades had to be kept up. My kids excelled in sports (recruited low level sports schools), but had the grades and scores to be admitted unhooked to an Ivy. It shows time management and dedication. [/quote]

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