Walk-on Athletics

<p>If a student isn't recruited for a particular sport, how difficult is it to Walk On? I'm particularly concerned regarding Penn's soccer program?
Also, what kind of Intramural or club sports do they have?</p>

<p>Good luck with soccer. I lettered 3 years in highschool in soccer, with a few awards here and there. Forget walking on to the Varsity team, it’s hard enough getting on the club team. This year, 65 guys tried out for 7 spots on the club team (I got in the top 20 before I was cut). I’m sure the numbers were similar for girls. </p>

<p>Surprisingly, Penn sports are pretty good. Last summer, when I was thinking along the same lines as you for soccer, I read on the Penn Athletics website that two graduates from the team signed for the MLS. </p>

<p>That being said, I still find several opportunities to play soccer, even if I didn’t make the club team. People play at the Drexel fields, by the high rises, or just kick the ball around in the Quad. </p>

<p>They have everything you can imagine for intramural. Soccer, tennis, volleyball, squash, basketball, etc. You can usually sign up with your college house at the beginning of the year.</p>

<p>wat about varsity crew?</p>

<p>Varisty crew is a different story. You CAN walk on, and I know other fellow freshman who did.</p>

<p>does this mean that recruited athletes have a very good chance of getting in? or can you be a top recruit and still be rejected?</p>

<p>how about women’s volleyball</p>

<p>Thanks for the info regarding soccer. I had a very similar question.</p>

<p>Women’s volleyball is similar to soccer, according to my friend. Lots of tryouts for clubs.</p>