<p>In this case, the original post is available for all to see, with a direct quote of the sentence in question.</p>
<p>To my eyes the sentence is completely straightforward and innocuous. I could not have possibly imagined why anyone would take offense at it, but for the 464-word hyperbolic rant characterizing it thrice over as the “worst. rejection. letter. ever.”</p>
<p>So that’s where I draw the inference that there was some mulling or ruminating going on.</p>
<p>But then, again, as noted — I was trained as a lawyer. I suppose the proper thing would be to simply do what the courts do – the colleges could leave off the “regrets” part and simply write letters saying, “After due consideration of all materials submitted, your application for admission is DENIED.”</p>
<p>If they all did that, it would save on ink and no one could debate about the intent of the language.</p>