<p>So let's just say a hypothetical student is accepted to Stanford. Toward the end of senior year, (s)he and and a couple of his/her friends pull off a hilarious senior prank. No school property is damaged, no one is injured. Unfortunately, this student is caught, and temporarily suspended from school. Now, would this constitute a "serious lack of judgment or integrity" under Stanford's policy; would the student be denied admission? I'd appreciate your comments...</p>
<p>I'm not exactly sure what Stanford would do, but I'd avoid pulling pranks, just because of all the worrying and guilt. If this hypothetical person was caught- it would feel HORRIBLE, not knowing what Stanford would do. None of us can be sure, I think, so I wouldn't want to take the risk.</p>
<p>...but let's say this particular student has been planning the prank for a very long time, and would be very reluctant to give it up. What kinds of pranks would be (un)forgivable?</p>
<p>In the words of Nike: Just do it.</p>
<p>Then maybe this particular hypothetical student should ask himself which is more important, attending Stanford or being remembered as the student who pulled the prank and did not go to Stanford.</p>
<p>Many high school administrations do not look on senior pranks and smile anymore. I know of students who have been suspended and colleges notified of the suspension.</p>
<p>Have the student ask himself, "Is it worth the risk?"</p>
<p>So...I get where everybody's coming from, but does anyone know what kinds of pranks in particular are taboo? Obviously, throwing a kid off a balcony would ensure rejection, and posting signs saying school was canceled or something would hardly be given a thought, but there's a line somewhere in between. For example, what about a prank that involved hacking the school's website (hypothetically, of course)?</p>
<p>Do it. You won't.</p>
<p>i am extremely curious as to what this prank is........????</p>
<p>Jesus christ, speaking as an actual Stanford student, I guarantee you that the school will not pull an acceptance for a prank that has no property damage...even if you get suspended.</p>
<p>I would question why the kid was suspended if no harm was done.</p>
<p>I think if the student wanted to be a bad a**, s/he shouldnt consider going to Stanford.</p>
<p>I would argue it would depend on how funny the prank actually was.</p>
<p>Having worked so hard to get into a great school like Stanford, why would anyone risk throwing it all away for the sake of a prank? Any student that foolish is probably not smart enough for Stanford.</p>
<p>Basically decide if you'd risk your acceptance at stanford for a stupid retarded little prank that means nothing. </p>
<p>Community College w/ a Prank or Stanford?</p>
<p>That's the choice. Most people obviously would choose stanford - if someone were to choose the prank anyway clearly they aren't mature or dedicated to learning enough to go to a good top school anyway, since they made that clear choice between prank and stanford.</p>
<p>I think the best option here is Stanford+Prank. It can be done. Go for it. Don't let these nancies stop you.</p>
<p>Your prank sounds like it sucks anyway. Hacking the school website? Lame.</p>
<p>You may wish to consider that perhaps some of the kids urging you to go ahead a do the prank just might be Stanford RD applicants hoping for one more slot to open up.</p>
<p>Have one of your friends who got into harvard do it...and then turn them in!</p>
<p>the ultimate switcharoo!</p>
<p>Blipdoolpoop, I really want to believe you know what you're talking about. :)</p>
<p>"Hacking the school website? Lame." Sure, by itself, but it would only be for publicity. The actual prank would be unrelated. See, here's the conundrum a student in the situation I describe would face:</p>
<p>"Should I (a) do a witty prank that only a handful of students would witness or (b) hack the school website to supplement the prank and increase the effect at least tenfold? I don't see how I could possibly be rejected for (a), but I don't know the consequences of (b) (computer-related offenses). Hmm..."</p>
<p>a .</p>