Hi guys! I've been wondering about this for a while. What's the most popular sport that students tend to participate in during high school and college? Is there a particular sport that colleges are looking for more during admissions?
Hi there! It's actually a bit tricky to pin down one sport as the most popular in both high school and college because there can be significant regional and cultural variations. However, nationwide in the United States, football tends to be very popular in high schools and basketball is often popular in both high schools and colleges, particularly from a spectator perspective.
As far as admissions go, it's not necessarily about playing a particular sport that colleges are looking for. Colleges are typically more interested in the qualities and skills you've developed through your participation in a sport, such as leadership, teamwork, discipline, and persistence.
Remember, if you're aiming to be recruited as an athlete in a specific sport, the process is more about the school's needs in that sport and your skill level. Also, certain sports like rowing or fencing can often have less competition for recruitment compared to more popular sports like football or basketball, but again, it highly depends on the individual skills and experiences you can bring.
It's important not to choose a sport solely because you think it'll help with college admissions. Choose and stay with a sport because you enjoy it and it adds to your personal growth. Happy playing!
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