Are all the rejection letters the same?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Here's the one I received:</p>

<p>*Thank you for applying to UC Berkeley. After careful consideration, I am sorry to inform you that UC Berkeley is unable to offer you admission for the Fall 2010.</p>

<p>The Admissions decisions were very difficult this year, as competition for fall admission was exceptionally rigorous. Berkeley was able to admit less than a quarter of the 50,000-plus applicants, all of whom were very well qualified. I regret that many very talented and promising students will not be included in the freshman class as a result of this high level of selectivity. I have prepared the answers to some frequently asked questions which provide additional information about the selection process and, I hope, address your concerns.</p>

<p>Given your academic qualifications, I know that you will receive other attractive college offers. I wish you every success in achieving your educational goals.*</p>

<p>The second to last sentence could refer to my application specifically, as my academics are strong but I lack ECs.. Did anyone receive a letter that was different from this one?</p>

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<p>Mine was the same.</p>

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<p>its the same for me</p>

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<p>basically all the reject letters are:</p>

<p>We received over ***** applicants and it was the hardest decision pool ever (that seems to happen to all the colleges every year huh?) we are sorry to deny you admission…blah blah…this is by no means a letter to tell you you will always be a failure since you didnt get into U of XX…blah blah…</p>

<p>Sincerely
dean of admissions or whatever sent this letter/email/etc</p>