02-22-2016, 09:22 AM
Most of us here know that admissions at Stanford is not based on some formula. The reality is that there is an overabundance of very qualified students and the admissions office does the best job it can to admit a solid class with great athletes, tuba players, debaters, etc... We are now the most challenging university to gain admission to, with acceptance rates now below 5%. Many here have children that were not admitted, and I have good friends that are still questioning why?  Admissions can't be a formula, but trends can be observed.
Regarding Robertson, I think it's great that he has set a high bar and is doing what he can to beat it. He clearly wants to be admitted. I'm guessing someone, likely on the coaching staff, gave him a range or number to try and achieve. Maybe that gets him admitted, maybe not. I'm pulling for the kid and appreciated his willingness to take the road less traveled. It's the whole package that matters most, including the essays, recommendations and obviously his courses and grades. I wish him luck and hope he makes it, but I think too many here are jumping to conclusions based on an admissions process that is not transparent...by design.
Regarding Robertson, I think it's great that he has set a high bar and is doing what he can to beat it. He clearly wants to be admitted. I'm guessing someone, likely on the coaching staff, gave him a range or number to try and achieve. Maybe that gets him admitted, maybe not. I'm pulling for the kid and appreciated his willingness to take the road less traveled. It's the whole package that matters most, including the essays, recommendations and obviously his courses and grades. I wish him luck and hope he makes it, but I think too many here are jumping to conclusions based on an admissions process that is not transparent...by design.