Often, colleges offer free gear or "swag" during campus tours, information sessions, or college fairs, so participating in these events can increase your collection. That being said, remember that this practice can vary a lot so there isn't a definitive list of colleges that give out the most merchandise.

Just wondering. I’ve heard NYU sending a purple folder, some colleges sending free t shirts, a certificate, etc. anyone know which colleges send what, along with their letter of acceptance?

The only one I can confirm is that Stanford sends a cute little box with a shirt, water bottle, and some other miscellaneous Stanford branded things, but I'm sure almost all the t20s send stuff to accepted students.

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So I've long heard that some colleges send shirts or other similar stuff if you get accepted. I was wondering if anyone here knows who tends to do that in your experience or research. I need that free 💲💲💲merch 😤. UChicago. Really? Do you have to ask them for it?