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Edited by ~wolfBTM~:
5/22/2014 1:08:43 AM
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I need help with a somewhat important decision.
I'm actually being serious this time...
So I'll give you the backstory. Please read at least the TL;DR before voting.
TL;DR at the bottom.
So I'm going into my senior year next fall. Last year I played varsity soccer/football (I'm going to refer to it as soccer) and did fairly well. I have a couple friends on the team but nothing major. I enjoy playing soccer, but it isn't anything I couldn't live without.
I completely acknowledge the benefits of playing a sport. It would offer leadership opportunities as well as keep me in better physical condition.
However, I am an academic. Sports won't do much for me in the long run.
Next year I am taking four AP classes in addition to physics and probably an online programming class. I currently have a 4.0 in a 4.0 scale and would like to keep it that way.
My academic (and life) plans are to go to a university to dual major in neuroscience and computer science (don't worry, I will be accepted). Eventually, I aspire to go to medical school. Medical schools not only look at grades but at leadership ability. This may be important in my decision.
My concerns:
I'm worried playing soccer will distract me from my studies. I want to maintain my 4.0, and playing soccer may make that more difficult.
I also would prefer to have a more malleable schedule in order to make plans more easily. Soccer schedules are fairly strict and concrete.
Other activities I would be participating in:
Videogames (recreationally, only when I have time)
A high school volunteer system; I'm thinking of becoming an officer to show leadership
Math and science competitions (these are fairly infrequent)
Enjoying whatever spare time I can with friends.
Possibly a job.
I just wanted your opinions.
I won't make my decision solely from your votes, but they may help me make my decision.
Please vote and explain why you did so.
TL;DR
I don't know whether to focus on academics or play soccer as well. (I could still do well while playing soccer, but it may hamper me)
I want you to vote on what you think I should do, and tell me why. (Please)
If you can, read the entire post so you can see why I'm having a dilemma.
Thanks for your time.
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3 Replies[quote] (don't worry, I will be accepted). [/quote] Then don't worry about the grades as much. On top of that, you're more likely to be picked with a variety of interest, so playing a sport makes you a better choice for a university to want. This is your senior year though, so make sure you can still have fun in the end. if you got a job somewhere important, that allowed you to keep some free time, that might be a good option. I do recommend playing a sport though, it'll be good for you in the long run, believe it or not. Keeps you in shape, gives you something to do other than bad things, and will make you a more versatile person in the eyes of a university. It's what you WANT though. Don't forget that. You only get to go through highschool once, so make the most of it, without screwing it all up. AND HAVE FUN :D
