<p>I was thinking about rejoining cross-country this coming fall to help boost my college application. The fall of my freshman year I ran cross country and then track in the spring. The fall of my sophomore year I played field hockey. (In both sports I was JV).</p>
<p>Do colleges weigh sports much more heavily than other ECs due to the time commitment? Or are they viewed the same way as other extracurriculars?</p>
<p>I don't particularly like running; I think it is boring and I dread the idea of exercise. However, I do enjoy the social aspect of being on a team and I realize exercise is healthy.</p>
<p>Also, it may be advantageous to keep up with cross-country because seniors at my school automatically letter. </p>
<p>Is it really worth my time to run cross country? Is there a distinct advantage in the admissions process?</p>
<p>By the way, I apologize in advance for any grammatical errors.</p>
<p>Do what you want to do - not for the sake of college but for yourself. As a cross country runner here, that has been my guiding philosophy for when I’ve chosen my EC’s through HS.</p>
<p>Don’t do XC or anything else for college. For what it’s worth, it usually looks better to do the same sport all 4 years since it shows consistency. Doing XC one year, field hockey the next, and then jumping back to distance makes you look all over the place. I’m a runner and I’d hate to see someone be miserable doing an activity that I love. </p>
<p>You should set your sights on activities (sports, music, etc.) that YOU like, not what you think colleges will. I know it gets said on here a million times, but it’s true. There’s no hook to running or any other sport unless you’re a recruited athlete. </p>
<p>Good luck! </p>
<p>Athletics are a huge commitment, and distance running is in particular. Join a club, music group, theatre group including theatre tech, or community event that you feel drawn toward. </p>