<p>Agree…judging by the 36 countries that are already represented in the early round of admissions…it appears the “need-aware” issue doesn’t seem to bother those international applicants that are applying in droves…</p>
<p>…with the ever increasing applicants seeking admission to Stanford from other countries…added to the domestic applicants…Stanford may not feel the “urgency” or “need” to go “need-blind” even if they “could”…especially if the majority of the talented international students are “full pay”…</p>
<p>…on the other hand…I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that a major donor(s) established an “endowed scholarship fund” tomorrow or next year…to allow Stanford to become completely “need-blind” for international applicants…</p>