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		javert on Feb 18, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: CMU Accidentally Sends Out 800 Acceptance Letters ... It's CMU. I wouldn't expect them to admit a mistake at all, so this is pretty good.

misiti3780 on Feb 18, 2015 [–]

why is that ?

_qhtn on Feb 18, 2015 | [–]

They're the top ranked in CS, and also highly ranked in general.

If you're the best or close to, you're allowed to make mistakes (See Linus' toxic remarks). God have mercy on you if you aren't.

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