Ben Klement

“I balance basketball and school work by trying to be very proactive and managing my time well. Playing a sport shows commitment and hard work into something, which reflects character and therefore is appealing to colleges. One difficulty is trying to balance your time well and being proactive in your efforts to stay on top of your work. [My tips to balance between playing basketball and studying] are to be proactive and manage time well.”

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