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[quote=Anonymous]It's sad to think that OP represents a number of people on social media.

My D is a current junior going through the recruiting process and will likely end up at a D3 ranked somewhere around 25th in the country (think Bryn Mawr, Colorado College etc).  Ones people have heard of before but maybe not ones they think of as "tippy top" to use an annoying phrase people say on DCUM.  Given some interest from the coach, there is a chance she might end up at a top 3 LAC but I'm honestly not sure I want that for her because it will be a TON of pressure and she has experienced pressure for years at her private school.   During this process we have visited other schools ranked lower (even some that don't make the top 50!) and saw great programs with caring coaches and wonderful teammates at all of them. Many of these have strong track records for grad and med school admissions and opportunities to intern at great places nearby.

Here's the thing, even though DD is a strong student who could attend a top 20 college, she wants to play her sport for four more years in an environment where nobody cares what the "next level" is because this is the end of the road and it's all about the joy of playing and bonding with her team.  Her sport provides discipline and a sense of schedule that she loves and craves.  It will also allow her to be welcomed by a team of girls who have many traditions and fun events where they can bond over four years.  Many of these schools have special programs for athletes like leadership training and academic check ins from the coaching staff - and that makes me feel good as she transitions to a new environment.

Could she attend a "better" school academically if she didn't play sports?  Sure, maybe.  But why is that the path she needs to choose?  I honestly don't care if you're not happy for my child because knowing that she is excited for the opportunities she'll have as an athlete is more important to me.  No need to "like" my post or hers.[/quote]

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