Extracurriculars? Are sports necessary?

<p>I did crew for about two seasons outside of my school and was pretty good at it but not amazing. After fall season, I quit to focus on schoolwork and my other EC's. I'm considering ivy leagues and possibly schools in England (Cambridge is my dream) and I know rowing is a big thing there. My question is, if I don't do any sports will that significantly harm my chances? Freshman year I did Model Congress and plan to continue it and someday become an officer. I also was a peer tutor. I plan on continuing those two plus debate team, DECA, some kind of volunteering club, and possibly starting or joining an entrepreneur club</p>

<p>Sports I suppose are fairly important (helps if you’re in Varsity and you become a captain) but not necessary.</p>

<p>For British unis, sports and other EC’s do not matter at all unless they are connected with your prospective course of study.</p>

<p>For schools here, unless you are a recruited athlete, sports matter no more than any other EC which show your passion.</p>

<p>Long-term commitment to any EC is always a good thing.</p>