APPLICATION LETTER
Application Letter ■ An Application letter is a document written by a student who would like to enroll for a course at a college or university. It highlights the student’s academic, extracurricular, and community service achievements and helps him/her gain favor during the highly competitive selection process. ■ It includes a short note about you, your family background information, GPA, test score, and other extracurricular activities details. College's staff uses it to analyze your passion, creativity and presentation skills.
Application Letter Template Sample Name of Applicant Address of Applicant City, State, Zip Code DATE Name of Head of Admissions Name of College Address of College City, State, Zip Code Dear Name of Head of Admissions:
Header ■ Name of Applicant ■ Address of Applicant ■ City, State, Zip Code ■ Date ■ Admissions Office/Name of Head of Admissions ■ Name of Learning Institution ■ Address ■ City, State, Zip Code
Salutation ■ Start your letter with ■ Dear Admissions Office/Name of Head of Admissions
Introduction ■ Tell why you are writing ■ Refer to the specific educational program/course you are applying for and how you have learned about it ■ Explain briefly why you are interested in the course ■ Outline the reason(s) why you are applying for the program and what makes you an excellent candidate in the thesis
Body ■ Describe your achievements and qualifications ■ Show your awareness of the admission requirements and point out your qualifications that match them ■ Mention any related experience or specialized training ■ Prove that the course is a good t for your academic interests and long-term goals ■ Mention potential collaborations
Conclusion ■ Reinforce your interest and enthusiasm ■ Restate briefly why you are passionate about the opportunity you are applying for ■ State that you will be glad to provide any additional information needed ■ Thank the reader for his/her time and consideration
Closing ■ Provide the following sections ■ Valediction (e.g. Kind regards) ■ Applicant’s signature ■ Applicant’s full name Sincerely, Signature of Applicant Printed Name of Applicant Enclosure: Application Form, high school marks list, Advanced Placement scores, SAT scores and all other required information
Dos ■ List your accomplishments in the order of importance ■ Maintain an upbeat/personable tone ■ Be honest
Don’ts ■ Use clichéd statements (e.g. I’ve always wanted to enroll…) ■ Lose the professional touch ■ Overuse “I” ■ Dramatize the situation
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