[terry]

The thought that 'bad' applications were ferreted out by Admissions is a little optimistic. The first student apparently opted for a 'gap' year and never reapplied. The second one applied elsewhere. The dad spent $260,000 on payments for applications that were never actually presented.

Stanford's statement said this:

"Neither student came to Stanford; one student was initially denied admission and intended to reapply but never did, and the second never completed an application."

So we know that one application reached the admissions office with phony athletic credentials and a dishonest coach's recommendation. That application was denied. Thus, in the only tainted case that came before the admissions office, the admissions system worked: the unqualified applicant was rejected. Evidently the fabricated sailing resume and the dishonest coach's endorsement were not enough to overcome the applicant's lack of qualifications.

[terry]

The thought that 'bad' applications were ferreted out by Admissions is a little optimistic. The first student apparently opted for a 'gap' year and never reapplied. The second one applied elsewhere. The dad spent $260,000 on payments for applications that were never actually presented.

Stanford's statement said this:

"Neither student came to Stanford; one student was initially denied admission and intended to reapply but never did, and the second never completed an application."

So we know that one application reached the admissions office with phony athletic credentials and a dishonest coach's recommendation. That application was denied. Thus, in the only tainted case that came before the admissions office, the admissions system worked: the unqualified applicant was rejected. Evidently the fabricated sailing resume and the dishonest coach's endorsement were not enough to overcome the applicant's lack of qualifications.