Fencing worth

Applying to College Common and Coalition Application
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<p>I've been fencing for roughly 6 years for 5 days a week, 5 hours a day with the United States Olympic coach, and my best results so far have been 2nd in Junior Olympics and Nationals last year, so it hasn't been a waste of time. However, as one can imagine, the time spent fencing really cut into my abilities to commit to other ECs and community service, which I know are oh-so-important for college admissions.</p>

<p>My aspirations point toward the better schools (Harvard, Stanford, etc.). I'm planning on moving toward a pre-med program.</p>

<p>Background info: Haven't taken SAT (unless you count the 7th grade one, got 2130) yet, 9 AP 5s, 4.596 GPA (steadily increasing)</p>

<p>Essentially, CC, my question is this: How much worth would an admissions officer put into fencing?</p>

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<p>I think having a passion like that is really impressive. Being second best at any National Competition raises eyebrows. If colleges know that you’ve legit trained 5 days a week, 5 hours a day for the last 6 years, then obviously you don’t have time for other things. My question is, how on earth did you dedicate 5 hours each day after school?</p>

<p>As long as your SATs rise, which they naturally would, you should be competitive.</p>

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<p>GPA then SAT then Fencing… Don’t worry about other ECs and community service… They will look at your fencing and see commitment, awards and likely leadership (top of your sport).</p>

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<p>I know someone who got into Brown with a fencing EC.</p>