they're not falling prey your false dichotomy: these are Ivy League athletes vs other Ivy League students. If we assume that being a successful high school ath

they're not falling prey your false dichotomy: these are Ivy League athletes vs other Ivy League students. If we assume that being a successful high school athlete gets you an admission percentage bump, they might be a little bit dumber on average than their stereotypical nerd dweeb counterparts, but we're talking about good students here. anyway, the dichotomy might exist at all schools; If schools are at all selective, they let you in for a reason. If you are an athlete, that would be your reason; if not then your reason is more likely to be other gifts as a student.