The article quotes a student complaining about the pressure for extracurricular activities, but I think this is a good case in favor of sports: Do you know a r

The article quotes a student complaining about the pressure for extracurricular activities, but I think this is a good case in favor of sports: Do you know a runner? They have experienced failure and lost races. This is an important lesson that a lot of kids seem to be missing, especially at these elite high schools. Furthermore, each Ivy will only accept so many students each year from TJ or Andover Academy, so a lot of high school students would be better off if they worked hard at a public school, especially one in an underrepresented area.