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Can't speak for that PP but my DD didn't give it a glance because of: 1) [b]Silicon Valley douche bro culture[/b]; and 2) suburban location. The weather is undeniably nice, though. She's headed to Columbia and loves everything about NYC. [/quote]

This statement really says more about you than the students at Stanford, you know.[/quote]

Really touched a nerve there. Why so sensitive?[/quote]

Ignorant and unfair comment and characterization, is all.  Plus the lack of the PPs self-awareness.  And yes, I am a sensitive person, and proud of it.  :P [/quote]

Do you have a child who goes there or are you an alum?[/quote]

Neither.  [/quote]

NP.  Stanford alum here.  The Silicon Valley douche bro culture is real.  While I will support my daughter if she's admitted and wants to go there, I'd rather she go to another strong school.

I disagree with PPs upthread who mentioned a strong on-campus frat culture and the Hoover Institute as negatives - I don't think most students spare a thought for the Hoover Institute in their daily lives.  Also, the whole grim Brock Turner incident aside, fraternities and sororities are not the social center of student life.  Surprisingly, the Greek system is more of a big deal at Cal.[/quote]

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