<p>Stanford is known for grade inflation – mean gpa is 3.4+. Also, if low income, don’t forget travel for both you and parents. If you are at Stanford they could drive up for Parent’s Weekend, but can they afford to visit the Berkshires? </p>
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<p>I disagree strongly. One is a major Research Uni in a suburban locale and one is a rural, NE LAC.</p>