This morning, the Chicago Tribune reported on an embarrassing glitch that occurred in the Kellogg admissions office – fifty students who had been rejected by the admissions committee were inadvertently emailed acceptance letters on Monday. One student was so excited by the news that he and his family went out for a congratulatory dinner, only to find out the next day that he had in fact been rejected. Admissions Director Beth Flye is calling all fifty students to apologize personally and is refunding their application fees. Still, one can’t imagine the disappointment that these fifty MBA candidates feel right now.  

Dean congratulating
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Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that you have been admitted to Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management MBA Two-Year Class of 2011.
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The status message on the online system is:
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The Admissions Committee has completed its review of your application for the Two-Year Program at the Kellogg School of Management. Despite your many merits as a candidate, I regret to inform you that we are not able to offer you a place in the entering class.”