KASIGLAHAN VILLAGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

READING AND WRITING SKILLS

2022-2023

Final Term Period

(Week 15, Session 3)
Lesson 35: Purposeful Writing in the Professions – College Application Letter
READING AND WRITING SKILLS
Content Standard: The learner understands the requirements of composing academic writing and professional
correspondence.
Competencies:
- Produces each type of professional writing following the properties of well-written texts
and process approach in writing, specifically College Application Letter

LESSON OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lesson, students are expected to:

1. Identify the unique features, parts, and requirements in writing a College Application
Letter;
2. Write a College Application Letter following the process approach in writing.

WRITING FOR THE PROFESSIONS

As students of the 21st century, one of the skills that you need to achieve is to know how to deal
with written communications like letters. Letters are just one of the many documents that will
help you increase your chances of becoming a part of your dream institution or securing a position
in a workplace. This means that you want to be accepted at the university that offers the course
you would want to take up or there may be times that you need to market yourself to your potential
employer.

This lesson is divided into variety of activities which you will answer at your own pace so that you
will be able to learn the skills that will enable you to write application letters for college admission
and employment.

In this lesson, you will be instructed how to write a College Application Letter using a process
approach.

COLLEGE APPLICATION LETTER

After graduating from high school, your next goal is to look for a school for your college education.
College and university institution, oftentimes, require a formal letter of intent from the student
applicant.

The letter outlines your objective and reasons in choosing the school to take your college
education.

KASIGLAHAN VILLAGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

kasiglahanvillageshs342562@deped.gov.ph OR 342562@deped.gov.ph / (02) 8296-1534
https://facebook.com/KasiglahanVillageSHS
Phase 1K2, Kasiglahan Village, Brgy. San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal
COMPILED AND PREPARED BY:
MARLON M. DELA ROSA, KVSHS HUMSS TEACHER - v. 2023


KASIGLAHAN VILLAGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

READING AND WRITING SKILLS
2022-2023

College Application Letter is also known as the "Letter of Intent". It is a brief discussion of your
intention to be admitted in a specific course in college.

Using any of the three letter formats (Block, Modified Block, and Semi-Block) depends on your
preference as an applicant, but the most common layout for business letter is the block format
which means that all parts of the letter are aligned to the left. In a modified block format, the
heading, date, complimentary close, and signature are placed slightly to the right of the center of
the paper.

The least used format is the semi-block which is similar with modified block except that the
paragraphs of the body are indented.

COLLEGE APPLICATION LETTER FORMAT/STRUCTURE

Typically, a strong and a well thought-out College Application Letter follows the format below:

1. Heading (optional)
a. The Applicant’s complete mailing address
i. Block, Lot, Street Phase
ii. Subdivision/Village, Barangay
iii. Town/City/District, Province
iv. Area/Zip Code

2. Date Line

3. Inside Address
a. Name of the College/School/Higher Education Institution/University
b. Name of the Specific Office or Department
c. Address of the College/School/Higher Education Institution/University

4. Salutation

5. Body of the Letter

a. 1ST Paragraph: State your intention to apply.
b. 2nd Paragraph: What is your Main Reason/Objective of Applying?
c. 3rd Paragraph: State any minor reasons/objectives for applying.
d. 4th Paragraph: Reiterate your intention for applying
e. 5th Paragraph: One line paragraph only and give it a proper ending.

6. Complimentary Close

7. Signature

KASIGLAHAN VILLAGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

kasiglahanvillageshs342562@deped.gov.ph OR 342562@deped.gov.ph / (02) 8296-1534
https://facebook.com/KasiglahanVillageSHS
Phase 1K2, Kasiglahan Village, Brgy. San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal
COMPILED AND PREPARED BY:
MARLON M. DELA ROSA, KVSHS HUMSS TEACHER - v. 2023


KASIGLAHAN VILLAGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

READING AND WRITING SKILLS
2022-2023

PARTS OF A COLLEGE APPLICATION LETTER

_________________________
_________________________
_________________________ (1. HEADER – contains the sender’s mailing address)

(Two line spaces after the Header)

_________________________ (2. DATE LINE – contains the date the letter was written)

(Two line spaces after the Date Line)

_________________________
_________________________
_________________________ (3. INSIDE ADDRESS – contains recipient's name, position and
office address )
(Two line spaces after the Inside Address)

_________________________ (4. SALUTATION – contains the formal greeting)

(Two line spaces after the Salutation)

_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________. (5. BODY OF THE LETTER – contains the key
contents of the letter)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________.

____________________________________.

(Three line spaces after the Body of the Letter)

__________________________. (6. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE – contains the formal ending)

____________________________________ (7. SIGNATURE – contain the signature of the

applicant/sender)

KASIGLAHAN VILLAGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

kasiglahanvillageshs342562@deped.gov.ph OR 342562@deped.gov.ph / (02) 8296-1534
https://facebook.com/KasiglahanVillageSHS
Phase 1K2, Kasiglahan Village, Brgy. San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal
COMPILED AND PREPARED BY:
MARLON M. DELA ROSA, KVSHS HUMSS TEACHER - v. 2023


KASIGLAHAN VILLAGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

READING AND WRITING SKILLS
2022-2023

SAMPLE COLLEGE APPLICATION LETTER

June 13, 2023

Office of Admissions
University of the Philippines – Diliman Campus
Kalaw corner Quirino Streets, UP Diliman, Quezon City
1101 Philippines

To Whom It May Concern:

After much consideration and thorough research regarding your college’s Psychology program, I am
formally writing you a letter to express my desire to apply to your College of Social Sciences and
Philosophy’s Bachelor of Science Program in Psychology. I am highly optimistic about this program
having heard great feedback from recent graduates whom I personally know. Additionally, it is public
knowledge that, UP, maintains the esteemed reputation of being the best university in the country, which I
am sure will further hone me to become better with what I am pursuing.

Currently, I have begun my journey and I am ready to dive deeper into the realm of psychology by finishing
my senior high school as among those With Honors, in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
offering of Kasiglahan Village Senior High School this school year, 2022-2023. I also have had the best
psychology-related experience having been a Student Aide in our Guidance and Counseling Office,
where my people skills were put to the test, by assisting our GCO Officer-in-Charge with various student
concerns and issues. This path (being a HUMSS student), as well as my work immersion experience,
cemented it in me that I truly want to be a Psychology professional someday.

I am very certain that this is the correct path for me, for much of this intent came from my family’s influence
who are also well invested in this field. My Father is a school counselor, while my Mother is a government
social worker employed at the Department of Social Works and Development (DSWD) and both of
them graduated as a psychology major at the Philippine Normal University. Considering both of my parents
have similar career paths, I feel like I would be honoring them and their dedication to helping people by
entering this field of work.

Eventually, pursuing a Psychology-related graduate studies degree is my long-term goal and I wish to start
this journey here in your university. I have attached my resume, application form, as well as my transcripts,
essay, and all of my letters of recommendation herewith.

I appreciate your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Very truly yours,

Janna Gonzales

KASIGLAHAN VILLAGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

kasiglahanvillageshs342562@deped.gov.ph OR 342562@deped.gov.ph / (02) 8296-1534
https://facebook.com/KasiglahanVillageSHS
Phase 1K2, Kasiglahan Village, Brgy. San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal
COMPILED AND PREPARED BY:
MARLON M. DELA ROSA, KVSHS HUMSS TEACHER - v. 2023