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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can i jump in and ask a question?  My DD is a science kid.  Does she really need to participate in a sport (she could walk on to swim team, but wouldn't do well)?  Or can she just focus on the stuff she likes (science, art, tech, etc.)?  I don't see how a sport helps her if she isn't good at it.  It seems like a big time suck, but she'll do it if colleges expect a sport.[/quote]
Sports help with college admissions tremendously if you are a recruited athlete. Otherwise participation in a high school sport, while worthwhile for a myriad of reasons, counts as an extra-curricular activity like any other interest or activity.  IMO, your child should do activities that she is interested and can show sustained interest in. While a few college teams  have some walk-on athletes, it is unusual, they have no admissions boost, and many college coaches do not allow them on their team. The typical walk-on athlete is someone who got into the college on their own and is an excellent athlete who wants to continue playing their sport. [/quote]

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