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Stanford University Visit Report by natk4

Visit to Stanford University in October 2007 by natk4
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2008)
(Member since May 19 2007 with 7 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - Very disappointing -- we are Stanford we don't have to sell ourselves.

Campus Tour: Yes - Very friendly guide, but not too informative. Didn't get a good feel for the place. Didn't see a single classroom.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
3 - Good
3 - Good



Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
Didn't make much of an effort -- they must get a lot of visitors, but still -- a little effort would have gone a long way.


Appearance of Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Very pretty, but sort of sterile.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
3 - Good
3 - Good



Dormitories:
3 - Good
3 - Good



Security/Safety:
3 - Good
3 - Good



Overall Campus Impression:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good



City/Town/Community:
3 - Good
3 - Good


Campus Visit Notes for Stanford University


Visit Description:

Our most disappointing visit -- very superior attitude "everyone wants to go here, we don't even have to try to sell ourselves." Didn't hear one thing that made them special. It turned my son off so much he probably won't even apply.