<p>I live near Stanford too and trust me, many staff kids are there who would not otherwise be. Granted most I know are children of very key staff, and I would agree that the average prof’s kid isn’t getting in unless fully qualified, but don’t be fooled, like everywhere else, the kids of influential people get in if marginally qualified.</p>
<p>You think Stanford is taking 13 kids from Gunn because they need more kids from PA?</p>