<p>She could also write a kickass essay about World of Warcraft. If that's her passion, then run with it. My supplementary essay to the Ivies was about Star Wars, and it's one of the best personal essays that I've ever written. </p>
<p>Highly selective universities and colleges can have their pick of "well rounded" students, students with perfect SAT scores, students with amazing ECs, etc. It's not worth picking up an activity you hate or wasting your time with another club or sport just to beef up your application.</p>
<p>If your daughter really wants to apply to an Ivy league school, then apply. Even if her profile isn't as spectacular as other applicants, if she can demonstrate a real and sincere interest in the school, then she has a shot.</p>