<p>I am an asian on my high school's varsity swim team.</p>
<p>As much as I enjoy it, it is EXTREMELY TIRING. It is very hard to balance school and the sport, and it basically sucks up all my time, since I do it all year long.</p>
<p>Will it look bad on my application that I have very little other ECs besides volunteering and swimming?</p>
<p>If you drop the varsity swim team, but still keep yourself motivated in other ways then you'll be fine. Keep in mind that colleges are looking for diverse students that involve and push themselves to do the best they can...that includes areas that are non-academic. When you apply, you may get asked about dropping the swim team, if so, tell them honestly.</p>
<p>Sports and academics take a strong commitment and are not for everyone.</p>
<p>Are you a good enough swimmer to swim competitively in college? If you're not sure, talk to your coach.</p>