[hesaid143]

Does doing a sport or many sport really affect your college acceptance, especially if you're not even gonna be in their college team?


My sister got into all the UC's and she only did Track for on sophomore year. I did volleyball and badminton my freshman year, and I don't know if I should continue volleyball since I have other things going on.

[Avex]

Do what you like. That's all that matters. Be yourself when you choose a sport you want to do.
It is false to say that: If you don't be in a sport, you won't go to a certain college.

Whether you want to continue volleyball is your decision. High school is a time to explore what you like and possibly even master what you like. But, don't be forced to do a certain activity just because of "college application".

[joonage]

O man ... I have like the same dilemma ...

I've been in Basketball and Track/Field for the past two years ...

My mom wants me to quit for junior and senior year ...

But I have like no other ECA since my school doesn't have clubs and such ... so yeah .... >.<

bleh bleh bleh ... Parents suck when it comes to college ... >8(

[Avex]

O man ... I have like the same dilemma ...

I've been in Basketball and Track/Field for the past two years ...

My mom wants me to quit for junior and senior year ...
But I have like no other ECA since my school doesn't have clubs and such ... so yeah .... >.<

bleh bleh bleh ... Parents suck when it comes to college ... >8(

Well you can always start a club. but if u like the sports your doing, go do your sports.
the thing is, you don't want to do something just so u can "impress" admissions officers. i understand how difficult it is, with the competition (i can relate), sometimes it feels tempting just to do that. let me give u an example:

After several years of using the same essay prompts on their application, the University of California has announced new essay prompts for the fall.

In the past, applicants were asked to respond to three essay prompts which asked about how the applicant had taken advantage of academic opportunities and faced challenges.

The new UC application will ask applicants to answer two essay prompts, using 1,000 words or less. The new prompts are:

1. Describe the world you come from - for example, your family, community or school - and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.

2. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

Sources in UC admissions have told me that the new prompts are designed partially to help UC readers get a clearer sense of applicants in the context of their communities and backgrounds. The new prompts will also give applicants more space to express their unique talents and achievements to UC readers.

http://admissionsadvice.com/
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admi..._statement.html

Now, how will you answer those prompts?

[hesaid143]

Well I was considering quitting for an fashion design internship so I guess it's still an aspiration but it's definitely not something I'm doing just to impress colleges. It's one of my passions, I just had a quick doubt. It's just many interests and opportunities cross :]

it's nice they give out prompt ideas like that so we can brainstorm ahead of time

[joonage]

Well you can always start a club. but if u like the sports your doing, go do your sports.
the thing is, you don't want to do something just so u can "impress" admissions officers. i understand how difficult it is, with the competition (i can relate), sometimes it feels tempting just to do that. let me give u an example:

http://admissionsadvice.com/
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admi..._statement.html

Now, how will you answer those prompts?

Hmmm .. Sports are one of my passions ... I do it since I'm good at it ... I even have a chance at State next year for both Basketball and Track ...

But my parents are pretty pressuring saying that it'd be hard to balancing school, sports, volunteering, and other stuff ... >.<

[hesaid143]

^^ I think you'll do fine. volunteering is in the weekends usually, and even then it's not THAT time consuming, and you still have hours for study. That leaves just schooling and sports. Sports take up approximately 4-5 hours a day. Unless you're taking high classes, it won't be that big of a problem, but AP classes homework (especially calculus ><) could be time consuming.

Will power and the ability to sleep less will get you through >:] haha
What are your classes next year ?

[amy3may]

i'm sure its recommended, cause they like to see you're well rounded, but it's better to have good grades and involvement in other activities

[joonage]

^^ I think you'll do fine. volunteering is in the weekends usually, and even then it's not THAT time consuming, and you still have hours for study. That leaves just schooling and sports. Sports take up approximately 4-5 hours a day. Unless you're taking high classes, it won't be that big of a problem, but AP classes homework (especially calculus ><) could be time consuming.

Will power and the ability to sleep less will get you through >:] haha
What are your classes next year ?

Hmm ... the hard classes I have are AP Gov and AP English and Honors Trig/Pre-Cal ...

I also have Chemistry and I'm Yearbook Editor ... I'm thinking of "resigning" as Class Secretary since I'm already busy.

>.<

[Avex]

i'd be realistic with your schedule. in reality, somebody who focuses on, lets say one thing, is likely to be much better and really good at that one thing than somebody who does a lot of things and has trouble trying to be great at all things.

please don't make it all about numbers! no, no, and no! lol