Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous

Of course grades matter. But check out the stats on the number of kids that don't get into Ivy's, Stanford, Duke, etc with perfect SAT scores and 4.0 GPA. Lacrosse is a hammerhead to get into schools that may be impossible otherwise.


We have no way of checking out anyone's SAT scores or GPA other than word of mouth, which I would not consider reliable because of course parents will inflate numbers.

But lacrosse can get you into the preferential pool of applicants and can help you edge out the competition in admissions.


You missed my point on SAT scores and GPA. Over 60% of applicants with perfect SAT scores get rejected by the Ivy's and Stanford. So my point was that people can preach grades matter more all they want, but if your daughter can into Harvard with a 1350 because she is good at lacrosse, then it's not all about grades and scores. Use the sport for what it can provide you which is preferential admission.

You are not probably not getting in with a 1350, and if you do, you have to maintain a GPA at the Ivy to stay there. My point was she needs to develop a work ethic in the classroom to handle the education part of going to college. You know, the reason why you go to college. To get an education.