Hundreds of Colleges Are Sending Acceptance Letters to Kids Who Didn’t Even Apply

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Hundreds of colleges are sending prospective students letters of admission—without even requiring an application https://t.co/uV1FGv0jWv via @WSJ

— Jeffrey A Tucker (@jeffreytucker) September 3, 2026