It is every high school senior's worst nightmare: a mistaken acceptance letter.
Johns Hopkins, which accepted 15 percent of early decision applicants, sent emails to 294 rejected students that said they were accepted to Class of 2019. The Washington Post reported the mistake, with the email saying "Embrace the YES," that was sent to 285 denied applicants and nine who were deferred.
Hopkins Vice Provost for admissions and financial aid David Phillips said the mistake was due to human error.
“We apologize to the students affected and to their families,” Phillips said to the Post. “Admissions decision days are stressful enough. We very much regret having added to the disappointment felt by a group of very capable and hardworking students, especially ones who were so committed to the idea of attending Johns Hopkins that they applied early decision.”
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