<p>Pretty new to these forums, but got a big question to ask.</p>
<p>I started running outdoor track (long distance) freshman year and indoor (also long distance) sophomore year. As the years went on however I began to dislike the sport. I hate my coach, and feel like I'm pretty much wasting my time. I've started working out at the gym with a couple of friends (they don't do track) over the summer and would MUCH rather pursue that than track. Here's the problem though, I'm worried that colleges will see that I dropped track and it'll impact my admissions in a negative way. What should I do?</p>
<p>Since you have 3 years of some kind of track, it shows you didn’t jump around. On our common app, you can say something if you want about joining an informal work out group x/wk to fill that gap of time. </p>
<p>Don’t keep doing something you aren’t enjoying to just look good for colleges. They look at many things on your app and that one thing should not make or break you.</p>
<p>Your applications will all be completed before track season, won’t they?</p>
<p>It is difficult to answer the question without seeing your ECs, but generally speaking AdComms like to see passion and commitment in at least one EC. Do you have another one that you have poured yourself into for 4 years?</p>
<p>I wouldn’t quit track just because you don’t like the coach, regardless of any impact on college apps. JMHO.</p>
<p>I’ve been in the student government all 4 years, served as a Class Representative for three and will be the Treasurer this year (co-chair of fundraising committee too). I’ve also been volunteering consistently for the Rotary/Interact Club since 9th grade, but don’t hold a leadership position in it. Other EC’s:</p>
<p>National Honor Sopciety- 9th-current, serving as VP this year
Environmental Club- 11th-current, VP next year
Robotics- 11th-current
Math League- 11th Current</p>
<p>I’m in the process of starting an engineering club for my school, I’ll serve as the President and have generated a lot of interest already. Just need approval from administration.</p>
<p>As long as you are not trying to be recruited to run track or CC in college, quitting track will not affect your admissions. Add another activity, or expand your involvement in a current club to demonstrate your interest and passion. </p>
<p>Just remember that working out with friends will not be seen as an EC.</p>