March 31, 2017
Anne L. H. Pierre
annelauriepierre@yahoo.com
Dear Laurie,
I am very sorry to let you know we are unable to offer you admission to Stanford. This decision in no way diminishes your application, which we know was completed with thoughtfulness and care.
We were inspired by the hopes and dreams your application represents. We were humbled by the talent, commitment, and heart you bring to your academics, extracurricular activities, work, and family responsibilities. Simply put, we wish we had more space in the freshman class.
At every step in our process, from the moment we open an application to its eventual presentation in the admission committee, we bring the highest level of consideration to our decisions. Ultimately, these difficult decisions are made with conviction and clarity, and we do not conduct an appeal process.
As a possible way to help you work through your thoughts at this time, I want to share an article I wrote several years ago for the Los Angeles Times. You may also want to visit our page of frequently asked questions for answers about our admission process.
Thank you for applying to Stanford. We enjoyed learning about you, and we know you will thrive wherever your education takes you.
With very best wishes,
Richard H. Shaw
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Montag Hall • 355 Galvez Street • Stanford, CA 94305-6106 • T 650.723.2091 • F 650.725.2846