[JohnR34231]

More on Robinson...

That Rivals interview with the Georgia site writer just posted yesterday is unfortunate.  The writer uses "Cardinals" when referring to Stanford.  Then he proceeds to claim Robinson is taking "Stanford's admission test" next month to see if he gets a qualifying score, rather than say he is taking whatever it is, the SAT or ACT.  So naturally, some UGA fan comments and says "if he passes Stanford's test, he goes there." 

Aren't reporters suppose to check facts and give some semblance of accuracy in their reporting?  Might it be appropriate for the writer to bone up on what the Stanford admissions process is, so he can at least say "Robinson needs a minimum X score on Y test, and has to write five essays as part of his application.  He has already enrolled in two AP classes in his Senior year, which Stanford also requires, and he believes his GPA is high enough to gain admission." Or something akin to that?

The good news in that article:  It seems Robinson is traveling to the West Coast specifically to visit Stanford.  He's not checking out Ca.l (as if it would be an option), UCLA, or U$€.

I'm all for accurate reporting, but does anyone (with the possible exception of the Stanford Admissions Department) know the minimum standardized test score a prospective Stanford football recruit needs to qualify? I know there is speculation that it is around a 26 ACT (1170-1200 2 part SAT), but I would assume it is somewhat contingent on how the rest of his application looks.

[JohnR34231]

More on Robinson...

That Rivals interview with the Georgia site writer just posted yesterday is unfortunate.  The writer uses "Cardinals" when referring to Stanford.  Then he proceeds to claim Robinson is taking "Stanford's admission test" next month to see if he gets a qualifying score, rather than say he is taking whatever it is, the SAT or ACT.  So naturally, some UGA fan comments and says "if he passes Stanford's test, he goes there." 

Aren't reporters suppose to check facts and give some semblance of accuracy in their reporting?  Might it be appropriate for the writer to bone up on what the Stanford admissions process is, so he can at least say "Robinson needs a minimum X score on Y test, and has to write five essays as part of his application.  He has already enrolled in two AP classes in his Senior year, which Stanford also requires, and he believes his GPA is high enough to gain admission." Or something akin to that?

The good news in that article:  It seems Robinson is traveling to the West Coast specifically to visit Stanford.  He's not checking out Ca.l (as if it would be an option), UCLA, or U$€.

I'm all for accurate reporting, but does anyone (with the possible exception of the Stanford Admissions Department) know the minimum standardized test score a prospective Stanford football recruit needs to qualify? I know there is speculation that it is around a 26 ACT (1170-1200 2 part SAT), but I would assume it is somewhat contingent on how the rest of his application looks.