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    Application Letter For College Admission 1

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    The document provides tips for writing an effective college admission application letter. It discusses including an introduction that states who you are and what program you are applying to, a body that highlights your academic qualifications, extracurricular activities, and personal qualities with evidence, and a conclusion that requests an interview and expresses hope for admission. The letter should be well-written using proper grammar and focused on strengths, with tips provided on content, language, format, and mechanics.

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    The document provides tips for writing an effective college admission application letter. It discusses including an introduction that states who you are and what program you are applying to, a body that highlights your academic qualifications, extracurricular activities, and personal qualities with evidence, and a conclusion that requests an interview and expresses hope for admission. The letter should be well-written using proper grammar and focused on strengths, with tips provided on content, language, format, and mechanics.

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    The document provides tips for writing an effective college admission application letter. It discusses including an introduction that states who you are and what program you are applying to, a body that highlights your academic qualifications, extracurricular activities, and personal qualities with evidence, and a conclusion that requests an interview and expresses hope for admission. The letter should be well-written using proper grammar and focused on strengths, with tips provided on content, language, format, and mechanics.

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    Application Letter For College Admission 1

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    Fritz Gayas
    The document provides tips for writing an effective college admission application letter. It discusses including an introduction that states who you are and what program you are applying to, a body that highlights your academic qualifications, extracurricular activities, and personal qualities with evidence, and a conclusion that requests an interview and expresses hope for admission. The letter should be well-written using proper grammar and focused on strengths, with tips provided on content, language, format, and mechanics.

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    Application Letter for

    College Admission
    “
    You never get a second
    chance to get make a
    first impression.

    2
    College Admission Application Letter

    Generally, it presents your:


    ▪ Academic qualifications
    ▪ Accomplishments
    ▪ Reasons for applying for admission

    3 3
    Parts of a College Admission Application Letter

    ▪ Introduction
    ▪ Body
    ▪ Conclusion
    4 4
    INTRODUCTION
    1. State who you are and what you are
    applying for.
    2. State an eye-catching statement about
    yourself.
    3. Show your enthusiasm to study in the
    university that you are applying to.
    5 5
    BODY
    1. Present your academic
    qualifications, extracurricular
    involvement, community activity
    engagements, and some personal
    qualities with specific evidence.
    6 6
    BODY

    2. Organize your thoughts


    and segregate them into
    paragraphs.

    7 7
    BODY

    3. State the benefits the


    university can obtain by
    admitting you.

    8 8
    CONCLUSION

    1. Indicate your interest for


    an interview.

    9 9
    CONCLUSION

    2. Indicate how the


    interviewer can contact
    you.

    10 10
    CONCLUSION

    3. Express your hope for a


    positive response from the
    Admission Director.

    11 11
    CONCLUSION

    4. Say thank you.

    12 12
    Sample College
    Admission
    Application
    Letter
    TIPS (CONTENT)

    1. The application letter must


    not simply repeat the content
    of your academic records.

    17 17
    TIPS (CONTENT)

    2. Address the letter to a


    specific person.

    18 18
    TIPS (CONTENT)

    3. Market yourself by presenting


    your academic qualifications,
    extracurricular activities, and
    community engagements.

    19 19
    TIPS (CONTENT)

    4. Do not begin with an awkward


    statement such as: “Let me tell you
    something about myself. My name
    is …”

    20 20
    TIPS (CONTENT)

    5. Highlight two or three of your


    most significant accomplishments or
    abilities.

    21 21
    TIPS (CONTENT)

    6. Avoid fancy statements such as “I


    think ABC University is the best
    university in the entire world.”

    22 22
    TIPS (CONTENT)

    7. Be factual. Never misrepresent


    yourself by overstating your
    experience and skills.

    23 23
    TIPS (CONTENT)

    8. Minimize opinions about


    yourself.

    24 24
    TIPS (CONTENT)

    9. Do not beg for admission (e.g.,


    “Please take me in because this is
    my only hope for success. I am
    desperately eager to study in your
    university.”)
    25 25
    TIPS (CONTENT)

    10. As you write, imagine


    that you are writing a script
    for your interview

    26 26
    TIPS (CONTENT)

    11. Read everything there is


    about your target college or
    university.

    27 27
    TIPS (CONTENT)

    12. Focus on your strength


    and avoid mentioning any
    weaknesses.

    28 28
    TIPS (LANGUAGE)

    1. Use the active voice and


    verbs that denote action.

    29 29
    TIPS (LANGUAGE)

    2. Be sure to have correct grammar,


    spelling, vocabulary, and usage.
    Avoid jargon, cliches, and verbosity.

    30 30
    TIPS (LANGUAGE)

    3. Be direct to the point so as


    not to lose the interest of
    your reader.

    31 31
    TIPS (FORMAT AND MECHANICS)

    1. Use letter-sized bond paper with


    a 1 to 1.5 inch margin on all sides:
    limit the letter to one to two pages.

    32 32
    TIPS (FORMAT AND MECHANICS)

    2. Do not forget to put your


    signature above your name.

    33 33
    TIPS (FORMAT AND MECHANICS)

    3. Use a letterhead. Include


    your full name, address,
    phone number, and email
    address.
    34 34
    TIPS (FORMAT AND MECHANICS)

    4. Use a business letter


    format (block, full block,
    semi-block, or simplified).

    35 35
    TIPS (FORMAT AND MECHANICS)

    5. Do not cram the text at the


    upper half or lower half of the
    page. Be sure to have
    appropriate page fill.
    36 36
    TIPS (FORMAT AND MECHANICS)

    6. Use a font size of at least


    10 points and maximum of
    12.

    37 37
    THANK
    YOU FOR
    LISTENING!
    38

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