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<p>It’s telling that the article posts athletes wtih 4.0 GPAs, but no test scores. As all of us know, GPAs alone are kind of worthless (4.0 GPA in non-honors basketweaving for wide receivers, or “independent study” folding towels in the locker room). Without seeing these athletes test scores, the article about “smart” athletes and Stanford is really vapid, as it sets no baseline.</p>
<p>Athletes do very well in the admissions process at Stanford. I doubt anyone at Stanford was at the National Geography Bee last week; however, I’ll bet the coaches line up and watch the 8th graders at Stanford football summer camp. It’s just the way it is. If you really want an admissions boost, ditch the violin and get really good at a sport.</p>