1,500 college applicants thought they were accepted. They soon learned it was an error
Georgia State University says the students were not sent an official acceptance letter but "communication" from a department welcoming those who intend to major in a specific academic area.
![Applicants to Georgia State University received a welcome email for the 2024-25 school year. However, the email was sent in error to 1,500 applicants by the school](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2024/05/15/20141217fall_2014_commencement_014-1--4031a299e043ea2a7017cb3b4315367ca0337230.jpg)
Georgia State University says the students were not sent an official acceptance letter but "communication" from a department welcoming those who intend to major in a specific academic area.
(Image credit: Meg Buscema)
![](https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=1251645111)