Do sports make a big difference in college apps? (I didn't make tryouts)

bopper
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:04:00 +0000

I think your parents are sort of confusing some common college acceptance myths… that SPORTS is the WAY to college. For some people it is…but for most it isn’t.
You do not have to do sports.
If you play sports, but are not recruited, it is another EC that you do.
If you play sports, and are recruited, you may not get any scholarships. (for example Division 1 schools give scholarships for sports, but Division 3 colleges don’t)
If you play sports, and are recruited, you can get a bump in your chances to be admitted.

But know that there are 3000+ colleges in the USA…there is one for you.
Do well in school! That is the best thing.

Re: the time commitment…I played 3 sports a year in HS. You get used to being efficient with your time.