<p>I plan on applying primarily to California since I live here (First choices: Scripps, Pitzer, also UCs, Oxy...etc) And my main sport is squash which I've been playing since I was little and now I play in the San Diego league and I'm ranked in the state as well as nationally. I'm not so into it that I want a scholarship, but I'm ranked 99 nationally for Girls under 19.</p>
<p>My question is, since my specific sport isn't very represented in the West, will college admissions just look over it? Or is it good that its kind of a weird sport? I know that most of the colleges have at least one squash court but no teams that I know of....</p>
<p>If the college does not have a varsity squash team, your athletic talent will be seen as an EC which demonstrates your dedication; but it will not give you the hook of being a recruited athlete.</p>
<p>Since you do not want to play squash at the college level, it is a moot point anyway.</p>
<p>I see…So if some of the colleges such as Pitzer and Pomona don’t even have athletic scholarships is it better this way? Also would it be a drawback for them since I dont have any way I can contribute to their community athletically?</p>
<p>Colleges would not see it as a drawback, as they want energetic, driven students. Just emphasize your other interests with enthusiasm and passion.</p>
<p>@fauve- sounds great. ill definitely mention how much time/effort i put into it cause its a lot @sosomenza- I bet, but squash is a really small sport in the US and i would probably want to focus more on academics anyway. i still would want to play though! still not sure what ill do…do UCs have athletic scholarships?</p>