Can a person who has good grades, actively participates in clubs, summer programs, various academic (such as science, math, etc) competitions, and community service, but is not in sports, have an equal chance of getting addmission into a school like stanford, compared to a person who has all of the above and was in sports?
What are some alternatives to doing sports that can put you at the same level as to someone who was in sports with all the other things (clubs, good grades, etc)?
(sry....Kind of long)
2007-08-17 12:20:39 · 2 answers · asked by Megha J 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Sports have no more pull than any other non-academic activities. You should probably participate in some non-academic activities to show well-roundedness; being in the science or math club, for example, is good for showing interest in the subject matter, but it makes you look a little one-sided if that is all you do. If you have done significant community service, or drama, or music, or taught Sunday School, or something like that, it works just as well as sports. Keep in mind, though, that sports involve a significant time commitment, so belonging to the Spanish Club, or going on a walk for charity, isn't the same thing as being on a team that practices several hours a day for four years.
2007-08-17 13:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure where you got the impression that athletes have a better chance of being admitted.
Grades and SATs are still the #1 determinant - unless you are applying for a sports scholarship ;-)
Different schools, also, have different ideals as to what their students should look like (on paper), But diversity of interests and activities is also good.
You should be able to demonstrate a 'passion' for something in your application. SO maybe finding a common thred for your experiences might help.
2007-08-17 12:45:56 · answer #2 · answered by bedbye 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋