Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Playing a sport at a level high enough to commit while maintaining grades, etc. deserves to be rewarded just as much as the kid who fiends 20 hours a week in the lab or practicing an instrument.

I think some of people's frustration with the process is that athletes are rewarded more than scientists and musicians. (Know any juniors who are biochemists or pianists who have been recruited?)

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Not necessarily true. It depends what sport and what type of music. Plus, the public has decided what’s more valuable to them. If schools make money on sports , they have to go after it.

Maybe OPs kid should put the same discipline and focus in her strengths, hours of practice and conditioning, sacrifice personal and family time, train/work over holidays and breaks, and then maybe she’ll be just as good in her area of focus as her athlete friend?

When you look at the big picture, is your kid actually working harder than the kid who spent years working for an athletic recruitment?

Anonymous wrote:College is supposed to be an academic pursuit. The role that sports plays is ridiculous.

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College is supposed to be an academic pursuit. The role that sports plays is ridiculous.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Playing a sport at a level high enough to commit while maintaining grades, etc. deserves to be rewarded just as much as the kid who fiends 20 hours a week in the lab or practicing an instrument.

I think some of people's frustration with the process is that athletes are rewarded more than scientists and musicians. (Know any juniors who are biochemists or pianists who have been recruited?)

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I teach my kids to be happy for their friends, and to not waste their time with jealousy.

Want something? Work for it.

And then there are types like you…

How is that even possible?

Anonymous wrote:Playing a sport at a level high enough to commit while maintaining grades, etc. deserves to be rewarded just as much as the kid who fiends 20 hours a week in the lab or practicing an instrument.

I think some of people's frustration with the process is that athletes are rewarded more than scientists and musicians. (Know any juniors who are biochemists or pianists who have been recruited?)

Dude, being a top athlete is hard work. Good for her. Congratulate them instead of begrudging their dedication

Get over it.

Wow? Some friend you are.

Disagree. If your friend’s DD is academically qualified and someone who would be a good applicant at that school anyway, the school and student are making a good decision to lock in the relationship. Playing a sport at a level high enough to commit while maintaining grades, etc. deserves to be rewarded just as much as the kid who fiends 20 hours a week in the lab or practicing an instrument. Sports also enhance a school’s community and school spirit, so benefit all students.

I agree, op.

Guess you should have started your kid in lacrosse when he/she was 3 like they your friend did?

And my senior DD is in the midst of application hell and stress. Athletic recruitment really pisses me off. That’s all.