I don't have any sport!! Is that a big setback?

Prep School Admissions
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<p>I have very strong art EC's, but because I only came to the US for 3 years, I didn't really join any sport team since I'm not very athletic.
Is lack of sports a big setback for some schools? If I absolutely need one, what sports are not so vigorous and relatively easy to learn?
Thanks a lot!! :)</p>

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<p>Nope, no setback.</p>

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<p>i wouldn’t consider it a BIG setback necessarily but it’s not to your advantage. schools like well-rounded individuals, right? </p>

<p>it shouldn’t matter much, though. just make sure the other parts of your application (aka: art ECs?) are strong, i guess. heh.
good luck!</p>

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<p>Hmm.</p>

<p>I don’t think it’s really a setback, necessarily, as long as you have something else in replacement of a sport. Like a musical instrument or art ECs and such.</p>

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<p>You should be fine since you have other activities but a sport will help you</p>

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<p>It’s not a big deal, I think that most schools respect that not everyone is an athlete. Joining a team is a great way to build friendships and develop a sense of special, sporty pride in your school, though. I would suggest trying crew. It’s not that popular (I’m from the south and had never heard of it before going to boarding school) and definitely not easy, but I think it’s a good sport for the non-athlete (like I used to be).</p>

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<p>it’s not a big deal.</p>

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<p>Really, it’s no big deal. I have friends who are pathetically unatheletic, but they have gotten into schools like Princeton and Georgetown.</p>

<p>Besides, if your other EC’s are strong, then you’re fine. Lots of schools like to see that you’re passionate about certain things, and sometimes it’s better to be extremely strong in 2 or 3 EC’s than to have a million (sportive or not) in which you are mediocre.</p>

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<p>I suspect that the concern being expressed is relative to the “everyone must participate in a sport” statement you hear about boarding schools. Externally that sounds to many as if only athletes attend.</p>

<p>It’s not something to worry about. The term sport in that context is used loosely and doesn’t mean you need to be competitive. In addition to being on a varsity or JV team, other activities that qualify at many schools include non-competitive classes in dancing, rock climbing, ultimate frisbee, ice skating, cross country skiing, etc. The classes often start at the beginner level but more advanced offerings are also available. Think of it as going to gym with a focus on a single activity for the term.</p>