In an embarrassing snafu, the University of California, San Diego accidentally sent a welcome email to about 29,000 applicants who had been rejected, the AP reports.
The e-mail sent Monday evening invited all 47,000 students who applied to an admittedstudents' day on campus. UCSD Admissions Director Mae Brown apologized for the mistake Tuesday and explained that the e-mail was supposed to go to about 18,000 accepted students. Less than two hours after the error, she sent out another mass e-mail apologizing for distress it may have caused to anxious applicants and their families, Brown told The Associated Press."In all humility, I ask that you please accept my apologies and those of the University of California, San Diego," she wrote.
Kelly Puente joined the Press-Telegram in 2006 as an editorial assistant and eventually worked her way up to general assignement reporter. Over the years, she’s covered everything from crime and breaking news to human interest and the cities of Bellflower and Cerritos. Kelly is a Long Beach resident and graduate of Cal State Long Beach. She’s new to the education beat and is looking for great stories.
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