How hard will the academics be?

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<p>I have a 3.8 GPA at a competitive suburban high school. I rank in the top 15% in my class. I take a few honor and AP classes every year. I have not taken the SAT/ACT yet but I’m in SAT studies now. I’m a 16 year old female.</p>

<p>Here’s my situation:</p>

<p>I have been recruited by 2 top 20 (these happen to be private) colleges and promised a full scholarship to play my team sport that I just love. I have some other offers from colleges that aren’t quite so rigorous academically. All these schools are top 50 in my sport.</p>

<p>I know I’m lucky to have these problems but I work real hard at my game. In college you have to put in about 20 hours a week at practice besides class and studies. You also miss 5 – 10 days for games. </p>

<p>How hard are the academics going to be at these top schools in a normal non science major?</p>

<p>Sorry I’m not sure which forum to post under. Thanks for any insights.</p>

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<p>I think there is no doubt that at any school, be it a large public state or small private school. You will be playing your sport and missing classes with team meetings, video sessions, practice, and games. And, if you are especially going to a good academic school also, I imagine it would just be harder. The key would have to be TIME MANAGEMENT.</p>

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<p>I know that other men and women get it done at these tougher institutions but I don't want to spend all my time studying. </p>

<p>I do have to study and most of the good athletes I'm around do too.</p>

<p>Some off season would be nice. I play about 11 months a year now.</p>

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<p>what schools are they? just wondering b/c some top schools don't have particularly rigorous courseloads</p>

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<p>There are 7 schools that fit this description on US News top 20. I can't tell anyone on the boards who they are because it might influence another schools decision.</p>

<p>None of my choices are the Ivy League schools. They have much weaker womens sports.</p>

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<p>no offense, but practically everyone on these boards tells what schools they're considering so they can get advice from others. it's not going to "influence another schools decision" in anyway, whatsoever. if you want advice, you're going to need to tell us what schools you're talking about, b/c top schools can vary drastically.</p>

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<p>You're now a solid candidate at lower ivies. Congrats.</p>

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<p>I think it's a fair question.</p>

<p>There are only 2-3 scholotships for each team per year. Period!</p>