[akiddoc]

I heard a fourth-hand rumor some time ago there are admissions officers who don't like Olympic sports athletes from well-off families getting admitted to Stanford.  The story I heard they would prefer to give those positions to students from disadvantaged and challenged backgrounds.   I have doubts about the rumor and only bring it up to ask the question; Could there be forces at Stanford outside the athletic department who were advocating for the university going away from being a sports school?  After a decision was made the AD would have no choice other than to jump on board or resign.

I wonder about that.  I also wonder if eliminating sports will reduce either the number of applicants or the yield.

Stanford has made it clear that they are still very interested in admitting the children of donors in order to keep the money flowing. No way all those spots are going to disadvantaged students.

[akiddoc]

I heard a fourth-hand rumor some time ago there are admissions officers who don't like Olympic sports athletes from well-off families getting admitted to Stanford.  The story I heard they would prefer to give those positions to students from disadvantaged and challenged backgrounds.   I have doubts about the rumor and only bring it up to ask the question; Could there be forces at Stanford outside the athletic department who were advocating for the university going away from being a sports school?  After a decision was made the AD would have no choice other than to jump on board or resign.

I wonder about that.  I also wonder if eliminating sports will reduce either the number of applicants or the yield.

Stanford has made it clear that they are still very interested in admitting the children of donors in order to keep the money flowing. No way all those spots are going to disadvantaged students.