Alexis Anthony

55 Sherwood Street Mansfield, PA 16933 (484) 895-8307 anthonyac19@mansfield.edu

University of West Alabama

100 US-11
Livingston, AL 35470
Dear Admissions Office,
My name is Alexis Anthony and I am interested in attending the University of West Alabama for a
master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications. I wish to continue my academic career with your
institution due to the many entities that come with your program. I am intrigued by the devotion of the faculty
members I have experienced thus far, the flexibility the program has to offer, and the skills I know I will acquire
through my courses to align me with my future goals. Throughout my undergraduate program, I began to work in
the Marketing Department at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. I found I have a passion and a talent for
communications, public relations, and marketing. During my time there I learned a lot, and through these
experiences I decided I wanted to make a career change from my current area of focus, psychology. As I am
coming from a different background, I feel as if this gives me advantage. While studying psychology, I learned
why people think and feel the way they do about certain things and can use this in your program. I started to
become familiar with the graduate programs that would allow me to reach my end goals, and while doing this, I
came across your institution.
Throughout my time in my undergraduate program, I have gained countless skills and abilities that have
set me apart from other applicants and prepared me for this step in my life. With working alongside the marketing
staff for over three years, I have developed a knowledge for social media, advertising, website design, and
publicity. Aside from the Marketing Department, I have worked in the Admissions Office for over three years as
well. Here, I learned the need for communication, organization, and time management. Through the graciousness
of my bosses, I was able to complete tasks that allotted me to develop these skill sets. These tasks included, but
are not limited to, designing different advertisements and invitations for the public, designing clothing attire,
working to rebuild the university’s website, aided in bringing new students to the university, and helped in
running all university social media platforms.
When not working, I dedicated it to my school work and my sorority. I maintained a grade point average
of 3.64 throughout my entire undergraduate program, and I am on track to graduate from my university with cum
laude credentials. I was also invited to join Psi Chi, an international honors society for psychology majors and
Order of Omega, an international honors society for members who partake in a Greek lettered organization.
Within my sorority, I have had the privilege to act as a leader and serve of the executive committee for all four
years of my membership. While on the executive board, I first had the opportunity to act as Vice President of
Community Relations. Here, I created all content for the chapter that was displayed to the public. From this, I
learned skills of graphic design. I then served as Vice President of Organizational Development. In this position, I
ran our judicial board and learned skills of organization and discipline. I then was able to end my time in my
sorority with Presidency. In this position, I ran and delegated all tasks for the chapter. While serving as president,
I learned skills of communication, listening, problem-solving, and management.
In the future, I can see myself entering the job field to work within a university’s marketing and
communications department or as a marketing manager. I am fully confident that the program you have to offer at
your institution is the perfect fit for me and aligns with the goals I have set for myself. I want to thank you and I
appreciate the time you have taken in learning about me and my interest in the University of West Alabama. I
look forward to hearing from the admissions staff and possibly joining the family you have built!
Sincerely,
Alexis Anthony