Masked attempt to increase one's chances

Applying to College
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<p>Hi guys!</p>

<p>Have applied to 5 schools (2 safeties). I am a very good golfer (Hc 1.9) and plan to continue playing golf while in college (possibly as a member of their school golf team). Should I contact the golf dep of the "reach" schools and tell them of my plans (and maybe they'll pass on a note to the admissions committee...), or is there a risk that that will be viewed as a masked attempt to increase one's chances to gain admission?</p>

<p>PS: In the common app, I only indicated that I was a very good golfer and that I thought of pursuing playing golf in college.</p>

<p>Thanx</p>

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<p>definitely contact the golf dep....you might get recruited...its definitely an attempt to increase chances of admission, but its not like its inmoral.</p>

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<p>that's cOOl</p>

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<p>I envy you. I am a fellow golfer and play a lot (105 rounds last year,) but alas, my handicap is a 14.4 (and, unfortunately, on the rise...)</p>

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<p>There is nothing wrong with trying to increase your chances by being a recruited athlete.</p>

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<p>No, go for it. That's a great thing. Someone wanna be nice and tell me what a handicap is?</p>

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<p>Handicaps are used in golf (and bowling) so that people of different skill levels can compete. They will your average score to calculate your handicap. Then the weaker player gets a bigger bonus so that they have a chance. In golf, the higher your handicap is, the more help you need. They should do this with the SAT's.</p>

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<p>thx for all your replies guys</p>

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<p>Hmmmm, unfortunately, my handicap IS my game.........</p>

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<p>jdmcool, that was really funny</p>

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<p>Unfortunately, so's my golf game....</p>

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<p>how should I write the letter (email) then?</p>

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<p>yo adcoms</p>

<p>straight up, im gonna tell u how shiits goin down... i is a tight golfa and you will be recruiting me, and u will like it</p>

<p>peace out,
D-master ENS</p>

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<p>^ Haha. Maybe try a more formal approach?</p>

<p>Dear _______,</p>

<p>I play for the school golf team, and I was interested in pursuing golf in college.</p>

<p>(Add in any awards, recognition, etc.)</p>

<p>I hope you will consider me as a potential athlete for your golf team.</p>

<p>Sincerely,</p>

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<p>Hm. I am on the school golf team as well. I would consider doing this if I weren't so bad at it.</p>