There was a real sense of expectation that all of the letters would come back as acceptance letters.

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Even college acceptance letters are most frequently delivered online today.

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But the tables turn once the acceptance letters are mailed.

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And you see young people who never saw themselves as college material, you see them getting those acceptance letters and you see them going on to pursue their degrees.

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All letters are to be peer-reviewed prior to acceptance.

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