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If I get into a college with the sport I want to play but not the program I want, what should I do?

I want to study radiology but I want to play my sport. Would a premed program work? #sports #ultimatefrisbee

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Brian’s Answer

Hi Elisabeth,

Your priorities are just that, yours. Therefore, at the end of the day you will decide which activity is your higher priority. I have three kids in college and all played sports (one swimming, one softball, one baseball). At the outset all three went to colleges where they could participate in their sport even though the school may not have been the best fit academically. In all three cases they either transferred to a college that was aligned more towards their career or had second thoughts about their choice. I will also offer that this decision is becoming more and more expensive unless, of course, your sport is offering you financial incentive. Keep in mind that if you find yourself in a position where you may want to transfer, the credits do not always transfer. This leads to possibly taking extra classes that prolongs graduation. In short, since colleges are academic institutions, I would advise that you focus on academics first. Good luck to you!!

Thank you comment icon Colleges do not matter. There are plenty of players in the nfl that did not get into the college they desired. Always play with a chip on your shoulder, and stand above all. Wishing you the best of luck. Toney Gaddis
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John’s Answer

Your professional career will last a lot longer than your sports career. So it's not worth making a big sacrifice in academics in order to play your sport. Even if you can't play the sport in a collegiate program, you can probably find another place to play it, such as in a club league at school or a recreational league. It's a good idea to consider the long-term consequences of any decision. If I could have 15 seconds to address every college graduating class, I would start by saying, "There is a long run."
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