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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Back to reality.

SJC is a great school, and it is well worth visiting and learning about its various programs (Benile and Scholars). As noted, it's larger many of the others, which is a plus to some and a negative to others. They recruit heavily for key sports so unless your child is truly exceptional keep that in mind. That said, they have lots of other sports and activities to consider, as well. Talk to some of the parents who have kids there (we know many), and they'll give it a big thumbs up. We know families whose kids got into GP, Gonzaga, Visi and SR and opted for SJC, so treating it like a second-class citizen is misguided.

And no, I don't have a child there (opted to go to a smaller school) or work there...[/quote]

Does this mean if a kid isn't a stellar athlete, they're less likely to get in?  Or are you saying that if kid is interested in sports but is just an average player, they may be disappointed to be left off varsity teams because so many spots will go to athletic recruits?  Or do you mean that academics may be hindered because some kids are in the school just because of sports and may slow down other kids in the classroom?[/quote]

SJC admits plenty of kids who aren't brilliant athletes. But those kids are not likely to end up as three year varsity athletes on the basketball, baseball, football or lax teams. Other sports are less insanely competitive, e.g. crew.[/quote]

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