Job vs. varsity sport?

Applying to College
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<p>Which do you guys think will impress more on an application? My GPA and test scores are good, and I have other extra-curricular activities, but I'm deciding on whether I want to apply for this job at the library or not. It's ten hours a week, which is manageable right now, but I don't know if I'll be able to handle a job and varsity tennis in the spring (along with taking the SAT again, AP tests, etc.) I really love the library (I've been volunteering there for three years) and I really love tennis (I've been on varsity for two years) so I don't have a preference between either one. My family doesn't absolutely need the money but it would certainly help out.</p>

<p>If I had to choose between the two, which one do you think I should choose? All opinions are greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>I would go with tennis, the library job isn’t particularly outstanding as far as high school jobs gO and wouldn’t be worth missing tennis for</p>

3

<p>I guess I have a dissenting view. A lot of kids do sports-- they are common— but carrying a job shows responsibility and initiative in a real-world setting. I think you should choose the activity that you personally get the most out of and is most meaningful to you. If you are a very competitive player at the regional/state level and/or want to play tennis in college, for example, continue with that; but if the idea of working at the library really inspires you, go for that instead.</p>

4

<p>Exactly above.</p>

<p>A job generally shows responsibility. Being on a varsity team shows commitment as well - but, it really helps if you are a top player.</p>

<p>If you are, and it is your passion, stick with it - sport will help.</p>

<p>If not, and it’s just a hobby, then either do both or stick to the job.</p>

<p>Sports are all too much common, if it is your passion or you excel at it you can stand out. Otherwise it’s just another activity.</p>

5

<p>Lots of kids have jobs also and a library job isn’t all that impressive. How good of a tennis player are you? Do you play year round? Are you a state level competitor? Do you have the potential to be one? It is true that a lot of kids do sports, but the number that excel in sports is much smaller. If you are in that much smaller pool of athletes that excel in your sport, that will be much more impressive than a 10 hr a week job at the library.</p>

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<p>Tennis is better for your health and fitness than working in the library. I’ve always wanted to work in a library, so that sounds great, too. Why not continue with tennis and continue volunteering a couple of hours per week at the library?</p>