Quarter 4 – Module 12:

Identifying Unique Features of &

Requirements in Composing
Professional Correspondence
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 Introductory Message

Welcome to the Reading and Writing 11 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Identifying Unique Features of and Requirements in Composing Professional
Correspondence Application for College Admission.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from public
institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards
set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks
included in the module.

Welcome to the Reading and Writing 11 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Identifying Unique Features of and Requirements in Composing Professional
Correspondence Application for College Admission.

Creativity is one of the most significant traits that we must have in the process of learning.
Being creative means to discover, explore, and create something that would really standout.
Through our creative hands and mind we can make learning fun and enjoyable. In this learning
resource, being creative signifies that you as a learner can discover new skills to explore and
be able to meet the competencies and skills.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
 This module will assist you to learn how to practice ethics in writing a letter
effectively.
This will make you recognize that having such skill will be useful in such
situation which requires a professional response.
Please help the learners in sharing their ideas and knowledge from their
experiences so that there will be collaboration and learning will be easy.
Answers are written at the back of this module. Inculcate to the learners the
value of honesty while answering this module.

Applying for an academic slot requires presenting skills and competence

through a written letter It is important to make the letter clear and effective which will
be the basis whether you will be accepted or not.
Practicing ethics could mean the difference between an acceptance and a
rejection.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. Identify the features and parts of an effective college admission application
letter;
2. Practice ethics in writing an effective college admission application letter;
3. Write an effective college admission application letter;
4. Recognize that letter writing remains an important skill, even in the age of
digital technologies.

Answer the following questions. Write your answer on the space provided before the
numbers.

______1. A letter written to apply for an academic slot.

A. College Admission Application Letter
B. Job Inquiry Letter
C. Resume
D. Scholarship Application Letter
______2. Which of the following is not part of College Admission Application Letter?
A. Closing
B. Complimentary Close
C. Inside Address
D. Introduction
______3. It is the term used for specialized or technical language that may only be
understood by those who are members of a certain group or who perform a
specific trade.
A. Application B. College C. Jargon D. Letter
______4. What part of the letter presents your academic presentation, skills, extracurricular
activities, and community involvement?
A. Body C. Date
B. Complementary Closing D. Salutation
______5. What is the standard font style and font size is used in writing the letter?
A. Arial, 7-9 C. Arial, 10-12
B. Calibri, 7-9 D. Calibri 10-12
______6. Which part of college admission application letter do we state the benefits of why
should the school consider our application?
A. Conclusion B. Body C. Inside Address D. Salutation
______7. This part is where we express our greetings.
A. Letterhead C. Salutation
B. Inside Address D. Complementary Closing
_______8. Which part of the letter do we impress our reader by telling them about our
interest to study in the university?
A. Body C. Introduction
C. Conclusion D. Salutation
______9. Which part of college admission application letter do we express our hope for a
positive response and gratitude?
A. Body B. Conclusion C. Date D. Salutation
______10. This part of a letter is where you sign your name.
A. Inside Address C. Salutation
B. Letterhead D. Signature Block

A College Admission Application Letter is written and used by a student who

would like to apply for an academic slot for a specific course that they want to take
offered by a school. (https://www.template.net/business/letters/sample-college-application-letter/)
When writing a college admission application letter, it is important to include all
the requisite information clearly and effectively because it presents your academic
qualifications which will be the basis whether you will be accepted or not. Just like
other letters, college admission application letter follows a standard letter format.
(Adapted from The College Application Essay by Sarah Myers McGinty.)
 Complete the words by filling in the boxes.

1. An institution of higher learning

next to High School.

2. Refers to formal and usually written

request for something (such as a
job, admission to a school, a loan,
etc.)

3. It is a written message conveyed

from one person to another person
through a medium

4. It pertains to a particular ability or

ability to do something well.

5. It means to be engaged in a
specified activity as one's main
paid occupation.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/application

Answer the following questions in 3-5 sentences.

1. Assuming that you are now a Senior High School graduate, what is the next step you are
going to do to pursue your college education?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________.
2. Upon choosing a school to attend to, what letter should you write to apply for an academic
slot?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________.
3. What are the things you should include in writing your letter for you to be accepted in a
college school?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________.
 Discussion of Activity 1
Parts of College Admission Application Letter
Introduction
1. Introduce yourself and mention what course are you applying for.
2. Impress your reader by showing them your enthusiasm to study in the university.
Body
1. Present your academic presentation, skills, extracurricular activities, community
involvement, and some of your personal characteristics.
2. State the benefits of why should the school consider your application. Do not just
tell, show them by explaining how.
Conclusion
1. Indicate that you are looking forward for an interview.
2. Include your mailing address or phone number so that the interviewer can contact
you.
3. Express your hope for a positive response.
4. Say thank you.
(https://prezi.com/igf2iukcgpj3/parts-of-admission-letter/)
 Tips in Preparing an Application Letter for College Admission
1. Be Yourself
Share your personal story and thoughts instead of giving highlights on the great
aspects of the particular college or school,
2. Organize your thoughts
Focus on one aspect so the readers must be able to know more about who you are
and find your motive clear. That will make your reader read your letter from beginning
to end.
3. Develop your ideas
Don’t simply state a fact in your letter. Be creative by including specific details and
examples.
4. Speak on your behalf
Don’t rely on ideas which are already been used for many people. Write about your
real experiences.
5. Proofread
Don’t depend on computer’s spell checker to catch mistakes. You may ask somebody
to proofread your letter like a friend, a classmate, or a colleague.
(https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/essays/tips-for-writing-an-effective-application-essay-college-admissions)

Language
1. Always use the active voice and verbs that denote action.
2. Observe correct grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and usage of words. Avoid using
jargon and cliches.
Jargon is the term used for specialized language that may only be used and
understood by those who are members of a certain group or who perform a specific
trade. For example, lesson plan is a term that is only used by teachers.
3. Be precise and specific.

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 two pages.
2. Do not forget to put your signature.
3. Use a letterhead. Include your full name, address, phone number, and email
address.
4. Use a business letter format. (block, full block, semi-block, or simplified)
5. Do not cram the letter at the upper half or lower half of the page.
6. Use font size at least 10 points and maximum of 12.
7. Use Arial font.
 Label each lines with the correct part of College Admission Application Letter.
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 Identify what part of the letter are the following information included. Write your
answers on the space provided before the numbers.
____________1. I am Vaughn Luis Catacutan, a senior high school student from
St. Joseph Academy.
____________2. Respectfully yours,
____________3. Ms. Nica Grace C. Trinidad
Director, College Admission Officer
Baliwag Collge
Baliwag, Bulacan.
____________4. Attached are my credentials that you might want to take a look
for reference.
____________5. I am looking forward to see you soon for an interview.

Enumerate the details that should be included in each part of the College
Admission Application Letter.

Introduction Body Conclusion

Give at least 5 Tips on how to write college admission application letter

effectively using your own words. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Supply the missing details to complete the letter.

_________________
_________________
_________________
_________________
June 12, 2020
Mr. Sernan C. Tolentino
School Administrator
Baliwag College
Baliwag, Bulacan
Dear _________:
Good Day!

I am ________________________________, a senior high school student from

_________________________________. I have chosen to apply for admission at
___________________________ because_________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.
As an aspiring _______________, ______________________________________
_______________________________________. My grades and involvement in
various activities will reflect my achievements that will enable to contribute to your
university.
I am active in_____________________________ as well as
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.
Attached are my ________________________.____________________________
___________________________________________ In case you have questions,
feel free to contact me at __________________________________.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon. _____________________.

Sincerely,
__________________

As you are about to finish Senior High School, compose your admission letter
based on the given information below. Follow the given format on previous discussion
and activity.
A. Don Honorio Ventura State University Candaba Campus.
B. Guidance Counselor
C. College of Education
D. Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English
E. Aeron James C. Bengala
F. Ma’am Joyce Elijah Villanueva

Answer the following questions in your own words in 3-5 sentences.

1. What is a College Admission Application Letter?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
2. What are things that we should consider in Writing College Admission Application
Letter?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

Write a College Admission Application Letter observing the tips in preparing a

college admission application letter, correct grammar, and following the formats and
mechanics in writing a College Admission Letter. Write your letter on a separate sheet
of paper.
Have your letter be read with your teacher using the checklist for the letter below.
3 2 1
1. Includes factual and precise information.
2. Wrote the purpose of writing the letter.
3. Presents necessary personal qualities for admission.
4. Organized ideas based on college admission application letter
standard.
5. Used grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary appropriately
and accurately.
TOTAL

Directions: Read the statements carefully. If the statement is correct, write T; if

it is false, underline the word/s or phrase/s that make/s it incorrect. Write your answer
on the space provided before the number.
_____________1. Always use the passive voice in writing college admission
application letter.
_____________2. Don’t rely on ideas or phrases that people have used many times
before.
_____________3. Present your academic presentation, skills, and extracurricular
activities in Introduction part.
_____________4. Focus on the great aspects of the particular college or school, share
your personal story and thoughts.
_____________5. Always observe correct grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and usage
of words.
_____________6. In the conclusion part, indicate that you are looking forward for an
interview.
_____________7. For proofreading, rely only on your computer’s spell checker to
catch mistakes.
_____________8. State the benefits of why the school should consider your
application in the body of your letter.
_____________9. For the format, you can use letter-sized bond paper with a 1- to 1.5-
inch margin on all sides.
_____________10. Do not forget to put your signature at the end of your letter.

Why is it important to follow the tips in writing College Admission Application

Letter? Answer the question in one paragraph with minimum of 5 sentences.
 5. Conclusion
4. Conclusion
3. Inside Address
2. Complimentary Close
1. Introduction
Independent Assessment 1

9. Signature Block
10. T 8. Complimentary Close
9. T 7. Conclusion
8. T 6. Body
7. Rely - Do not rely 5. Introduction
6. T Answer may vary 4. Salutation
5. T 3. Inside Address
4. Focus - Do not Focus What I Have Learned 2. Date
3. Introduction - Body 1. Letterhead
2. T Answer may vary Independent Activity 1
1. Passive - active
Assessment What I can Do What’s More

Answers may vary

5. Professional D 10.
Independent Assessment 3
B 9.
4. Skill
Answers may vary C 8.
3. Letter C 7.
Independent Activity 3
B 6.
Answers may vary 2. Application C 5.
Independent Assessment 2 1. College A 4.
C 3.
Answers may vary What’s In A 2.
Independent Activity 2 Answers may vary A 1.
What’s More What’s New What I Know

References
1. College Application Letters Used in Academic Transactions accessed December 12, 2020,
https://www.template.net/business/letters/sample-college-application-letter/
2. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated, accessed April 14, 2020
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/application
3. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated, accessed June 11, 2020
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skills
4. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated, accessed June 11, 2020
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/professional
5. McGinty, Myers, Sarah, “The College Application Essay” (1997) date accessed Deccember 12, 2020.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/essays/tips-for-writing-an-effective-application-essay-college-admissions
6. Kevin L.Parts of Admission Letter (20 March 2017), https://prezi.com/igf2iukcgpj3/parts-of-admission-letter/
7. SoftsSchools.com accessed March 31, 2020,
https://www.softschools.com/examples/grammar/jargon_examples/142/
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https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/essays/tips-for-writing-an-effective-application-essay-college-admissions
9. Illustrations
https://www.freepik.com/
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