Are sports all that useful?

<p>I'm halfway through my freshman year of high school, and I was wondering how useful sports are on a college application? I have other ECs that would make me - I think - seem well-rounded (music, debate, community service, a few others) but I don't have any sports.</p>

<p>Will my not doing any sports affect my chances of getting into a top college?</p>

<p>If you are nationally competitive for a sport more or less 25th percentile will buy you a spot at many schools.</p>