Addressing the Empty Mailbox

Over the past few weeks, a familiar American ritual has played out as students across the country opened mailboxes with crossed fingers to learn whether they have been admitted to their dream colleges. Another ritual is also playing out across America, though this one is not well publicized. In many public schools, college-capable seniors have not received any letters in their mailboxes,...

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