<p>I know that most people who apply to Yale have amazing academics, and are usually involved in tons of community service or extra-curricular activities.</p>
<p>While I do have your typical ivy-league grades: straight A's, honor/AP classes, Top 5 out of a class of more than 1,000, National Honor Society etc. etc. etc.... I'm not involved in so many extra-curriculars. I'm very dedicated to one sport and spend around 30 hours a week training (4-5 hours per day/ 6 days a week). I'm part of the National team, and aspire to go to the Olympics. I do try and fit in community service whenever I can, but my free time is pretty limited as I'm always travelling for competitions and training camps. Is it okay that I'm not that "well-rounded" but rather.... "well-lopsided"?</p>
<p>If you're on the national team, you will be recruited unless something unimaginable happens. Avoid injuries I guess haha. Instead of poor EC's, you have what every great school wants, someone who excells tremendously in their passion. Your athletic abilities combined with stellar grades will make you a virtual lock given the athletic recruitment structure, where coaches are allowed a certain number of recommendations per academic bracket, skewed high. "well-lopsided" in elite college admissions is called egg-shaped, and everyone wants egg shaped applicants. I hope you choose Yale. Btw what sport do you play?</p>
<p>Talk to the coach and I doubt you will have problems with admissions. Correction: I am not that sure Yale has gymnastics though. You should be fine nevertheless.</p>
<p>If I recall correctly, Cornell has the strongest women's gymnastics team in the Ivy League. If you're part of the national team in anything, you shouldn't have much of a problem getting recruited (especially with your profile - the coach won't have to waste much political capital to get you in).</p>