Does playing a sport actually help you get into a top college?

The answer is more nuanced than most families realize.

In this episode, we break down when athletics is a powerful advantage, when it doesn’t matter at all, and how to think through one of the most difficult decisions student-athletes face.

The 3 Categories
Recruited → athletics can carry your application
Want to quit → you can walk away without hurting your chances
Messy middle → you must choose between time in your sport and building a more competitive profile

Sports only help if you use them the right way.

The real question is not whether you play, it’s what you’re able to demonstrate because of it.

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