<p>I was wondering what's the benifit of playing DIII sports (in my case tennis). I mean there's no extra money since its DIII. Sure, its a fun way to socialize and such when you do play in College, but are their any benefits that you get like during the application process aka better chance of getting accepted/a better aid package?</p>
<p>What's the benefit in playing sports at any level? The appeal of sports and athletic participation never started out as a means to an end, aimed at deriving a "benefit". Rather it is part of one's growth and maturation as a human being, both physically and emotionally. It serves as one model for developing leadership, teamwork, and communication skills that will "benefit" you later in life. It trains you to size up competition, face up to your own limitations, and to meet the challenges on the playing field, much like what you will deal with in your professional life later. Plus it's just a lot of fun! ;)</p>
<p>For those student-athletes who have excelled in H.S. sports, it does provide another factor for consideration in admissions. I have seen some student-athletes who have certainly been less than stellar academically use their athletic prowess to leverage an acceptance into a Div. III college. Perhaps they might have been accepted anyway, but perhaps not. I don't think there can be any argument about how it helps, especially if the student has had any contact with a college coach who would value the student as an athlete on his/her team. In the case of Div. III athletics, however, it does not translate into full-ride scholarships as in Div. I schools. The Div. III sports programs, though, do provide an athletic outlet and channel for those who are both serious about their studies and are not ready yet to let go of their passion for their sport(s).</p>
<p>an old quote circling around the internet...</p>
<p>The Division III Athlete:
"It's not about getting a scholarship, getting drafted, or making SportsCenter. It's a deep need in us that comes from the heart. We need to practice, to play, to lift, to hustle, to sweat. We do it all for our teammates and for the student in our calculus class that we don't even know. We don't practice with a future major league first baseman; we practice with a future sports agent. We don't life weights with a future Olympic wrestler; we lift with a future doctor. We don't run with a future Wimbledon champion; we run with a future CEO. It's a bigger part of us than our friends and family can understand. Sometimes we play for 2,000 fans; sometimes 25. But we still play hard. You cheer for us because you know us. You know more than just our names. Like all of you, we are students first. We don't sign autographs. But we do sign graduate school applications, MCAT exams, and student body petitions. When we miss a kick or strike out, we don't let down an entire state. We only let down our teammates, coaches, and fans. But the hurt is still the same. We train hard, lift, throw, run, kick, tackle, shoot, dribble, and lift some more, and in the morning we go to class. And in that class we are nothing more than students. It's about pride--in ourselves, in our school. It's about our love and passion for the game. And when it's over, when we walk off that court or field for the last time, our hearts crumble. Those tears are real. But deep down inside, we are very proud of ourselves. We will forever be what few can claim... college athletes. ."</p>
<p>My D is playing D3 tennis and so far has absolutely loved it. Furthermore, she was recruited-- and I am quite sure the recruitment helped get her admitted to her school. She was admitted to a reach in ED.</p>
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<p>Girls will want to make love to you. But first you need to flex for them, display your trophys, and sing her a song about the championship game.</p>
<p>Helps in admission and financial aid</p>