<p>Being very, very good in a sport can help you get into good schools, especially if you’re good enough to be recruited. But if you’re not that good, it can suck up all of your time and prevent you from doing other things that interest you. Sure, your devotion to your sport will count, and will look good, but it will not look as good as some kind of achievement or leadership. You will often see the advice to do what you love, and I agree. But there’s a caveat–if you’re not that good at what you love, it won’t help your resume very much. It can be a tough decision.</p>