Chances of playing in College

Striker17 said:
To redirect this whole thing for started because Fact felt as if the Ivies were better for making accomadations. I find that extremely promising and so I was happy to hear that.
I have found that the big soccer schools like UWUB and UCLA et all are just over the top! Watch their social media! These girls are having the experience of a lifetime and is preseason! I am just very impressed and I don't see it in the other social media accounts- doesn't mean it's not happening I just don't see it
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I saw a few smiles today. It's hard not to like those schools.
 
Striker17 said:
Lamb chop you seem so angry this morning. If you think I am outing a nice girl who barely passed high school you are incorrect!
As far as zero accommodations I believe that a swag bag and gear doesn't count. They are not given any extra help more so than other people on their same campus.
Want to be snarky? You picked the wrong horse to do that with as I have a lot of experience with this.
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I am quite serious. If you state something like that please be specific. There will be plenty of families who want to know, especially if given the opportunity between a couple of schools.
Striker17 said:
Lamb chop you seem so angry this morning. If you think I am outing a nice girl who barely passed high school you are incorrect!
As far as zero accommodations I believe that a swag bag and gear doesn't count. They are not given any extra help more so than other people on their same campus.
Want to be snarky? You picked the wrong horse to do that with as I have a lot of experience with this.
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Most students keep their GPA's private. Schools do not release that information for minors. Was your daughter in classes with her? Or did she tell you personally?
 
No it's not- it's reality.
Don't like the truth don't follow me.
Grades matter to me and my family- they don't always to a school and some of you are delusional if you think they do.
Additionally life isn't fair- so it's cute that some of you think that all Ivies and top schools want a good GPA but let's get real here.
If I posted her name or school or any identifying factor it would be BS but I didn't so spare me your crap
 
Lambchop said:
I am quite serious. If you state something like that please be specific. There will be plenty of families who want to know, especially if given the opportunity between a couple of schools.


Most students keep their GPA's private. Schools do not release that information for minors. Was your daughter in classes with her? Or did she tell you personally?
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If I told you I would not expose it. I won't.
If you have any questions then I am sure once you go for an ID visit or meet with admission counselors it will become obvious. Now you know what questions to ask.
 
Striker17 said:
No it's not- it's reality.
Don't like the truth don't follow me.
Grades matter to me and my family- they don't always to a school and some of you are delusional if you think they do.
Additionally life isn't fair- so it's cute that some of you think that all Ivies and top schools want a good GPA but let's get real here.
If I posted her name or school or any identifying factor it would be BS but I didn't so spare me your crap
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It's still chicken shit.
 
MakeAPlay said:
I saw a few smiles today. It's hard not to like those schools.
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Make up and hair done ! OH MY they looked like movie stars. Did you see SD video- laughing :) love that ones spirit. Seems to me like all of them do a very fine job of balancing a great education with athletics and social life. Very special group.
 
Grades matter more at some schools then others. Do your homework to find out, especially if your kid is looking at the school. Not all schools look at weighted GPA's so if your kid knows the schools that they want to attend find out.

Quick note: At one of the major soccer power schools for women out east they are in danger of losing their field. Why? Because they are a much bigger football program and they are looking to build a new fooltball stadium and the soccer pitch is a prime location. Let's face it, football brings in the money.
 
Striker17 said:
No it's not- it's reality.
Don't like the truth don't follow me.
Grades matter to me and my family- they don't always to a school and some of you are delusional if you think they do.
Additionally life isn't fair- so it's cute that some of you think that all Ivies and top schools want a good GPA but let's get real here.
If I posted her name or school or any identifying factor it would be BS but I didn't so spare me your crap
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http://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2017/08/05/i-faked-being-black-to-get-into-med-school.cnn

Life isn't fair see the video.
 
ATRTDT said:
Your right. Real life doesn't care about GPA's.

The worst student who graduates medical school is still a doctor when all is said and done.

If your wanted by a school for athletics for any sport they will find a way if you meet the minimum criteria.
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Yep... but what's the minimum criteria? Also, some schools will be able to offer your kid more if they have a better GPA.
 
Multi Sport said:
Yep... but what's the minimum criteria? Also, some schools will be able to offer your kid more if they have a better GPA.
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The better you academic record the less athletic money he/ she has to give you as your kid will qualify for academic money. I don't think we will ever know the minimum for sure.
 
Striker17 said:
No it's not- it's reality.
Don't like the truth don't follow me.
Grades matter to me and my family- they don't always to a school and some of you are delusional if you think they do.
Additionally life isn't fair- so it's cute that some of you think that all Ivies and top schools want a good GPA but let's get real here.
If I posted her name or school or any identifying factor it would be BS but I didn't so spare me your crap
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You are correct, I know a player who did not get admitted into Stanford and Stanford's GPA to be admitted as a women's soccer student athlete is a 3.50. She then committed to Harvard a couple months later and is on their roster now. So, she didn't get into Stanford with < a 3.50 GPA, but was admitted to Harvard.
 
ATRTDT said:
Your right. Real life doesn't care about GPA's.

The worst student who graduates medical school is still a doctor when all is said and done.

If your wanted by a school for athletics for any sport they will find a way if you meet the minimum criteria.
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They maybe be a Doctor on paper after graduating from medical school, but can't practice until they pass the board!
 
@Striker going back to my original point, better accommodations for us is flexibility missing/rescheduling some training and making other arrangements for games due to internships and classes. Those are the only accommodations we care about as school comes first due to the desire to get out in at most 4 1/2 years and for graduate school. Cooking classes and the other pansy stuff is BS as far as we are concerned. If someone feels the need for the fluff great, but for us it is about getting a good education while having fun continuing to do a sport that is enjoyed.
 
Fact said:
@Striker going back to my original point, better accommodations for us is flexibility missing/rescheduling some training and making other arrangements for games due to internships and classes. Those are the only accommodations we care about as school comes first due to the desire to get out in at most 4 1/2 years and for graduate school. Cooking classes and the other pansy stuff is BS as far as we are concerned. If someone feels the need for the fluff great, but for us it is about getting a good education while having fun continuing to do a sport that is enjoyed.
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Then don't have your DD play a varsity sport in college. Sounds like she is more suited playing on the womens club soccer team or intramural soccer team.
 
Striker17 said:
There was an article in the WSJ yesterday also about a top rated football recruit choosing Princeton over the SEC as well, and how the path to the NFL can be through an IVY.
It can be argued that this is occurring in soccer and I feel sorry for players who are committing to places when they can't even pass an AP exam- or some never even tried. Why go to Stanford or Cal? What's the point ??? It's clearly not about the kids when I see that happening.
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(Sarcasm) Maybe these Ivy League school will have a special major for the star athletes that score below a combined SAT of 400. They could have majors in Fast Food cook and register worker, how to restock clothes at Marshals, Busboy 101.

DD had a teammate her last two years that accepted a soccer scholarship to a very respected academic D2. She failed out after the first semester. Her combined (3 scores) SAT was 590. At least she chose a very respectable profession after failing out and a good way to learn and make decent pay. She joined the Air Force. She was recently advanced to E4, Senior Airman, as a firefighter. She also plays soccer for the base team that plays other bases in the D.C., Virginia, Maryland area.

We may all hope our kids go to college, get a good graduate, post grad and even doctorate degree, but sometimes life throws a wrench in the plans. At that point I am sure most of us would support our kids and try to help them move forward and support their choices.

I graduated from UCLA with an electrical engineering degree and could not get anyone to hire me at a decent wage. After 9 months of being told I needed more experience I joined the Navy. That was the beginning of a great 30+ year career with the Navy that took me all over the world and had me do things I never thought I was capable of.

Some of our kids may go on to be soccer superstars, some may never play as an adult, but we will all still love them and support them.
 
Fact said:
@Striker going back to my original point, better accommodations for us is flexibility missing/rescheduling some training and making other arrangements for games due to internships and classes. Those are the only accommodations we care about as school comes first due to the desire to get out in at most 4 1/2 years and for graduate school. Cooking classes and the other pansy stuff is BS as far as we are concerned. If someone feels the need for the fluff great, but for us it is about getting a good education while having fun continuing to do a sport that is enjoyed.
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You keep saying "us"...what position do you play? Also is it crowded in the dorm room with you and your DD sharing the college experience. I bet she must love you planning her future, you sound like a lot of fun...for a Dick.
 
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