<p>Our D has had the goal of attending Stanford since she was 5 years old and watched baseball games at the sunken diamond with her grandfather. She is a junior now and will apply SCEA next fall. She has been told by teachers, mentors, guidance counselors, etc. that she will be a very competitive candidate, but here is my question...3 of her 4 grandparents attended Stanford, and one set of grandparents have been extremely generous donors for many decades, along with making the university a significant beneficiary in their estate plan. Some close family members seem to think that D will be a shoe-in, but I don't think anyone is a shoe-in in this day and age. How much impact will her grandparents' donations have, and how does the admissions office even know about donors vs. legacy status? Thanks for any and all input.</p>
<p>IF you are here asking us instead of speaking with the development officer who handles Grandpa's account.........you got problems. Why are you not in direct contact?</p>
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<p>Hazmat</p>
<p>I found your reply rather rude. Our D is extremely proud of her accomplishments and is inclined to "go it alone" when she applies. We are researching this matter to be better informed so that she can make the right decision for herself.</p>
<p>In no way was I being rude.......your mention of development admit was tossed out there and I am just mentioning what I have known about such admits. Several of my friends have found themselves in this situation.....that is the best I can tell you.<br>
Note: In no way did I discount your DD achievements, efforts or value as an admit. Geesh. If you drop the development bomb expect a response to it. You asked, I responded.</p>
<p>Relying on the grandparents to get in? Ah-Uh.</p>