Application

Letter for
COLLEGE
ADMISSION

LESSON 16
COLLEGE ADMISSION APPLICATION LETTER

- Shows your interest in the university while justifying

while you are qualified at the same time.

- It also serves as a cover letter for all your other college

admission documents.

- As with any other correspondence, it follows a standard

letter format.
 PARTS OF A

COLLEGE ADMISSION
APPLICATION LETTER
INTRODUCTION

1. State who you are and what you are applying for.

2. State an eye-catching statement about yourself that will

cause the reader to continue reading your qualification.

3. Show your enthusiasm to study in the university you

are applying to.
BODY
1. Present your academic qualification, extracurricular involvement,
community activity engagement, and some personal qualities with
specific evidence.

2. Organize your thoughts and segregate them into paragraphs. You

may separate paragraphs by theme.

3. State the benefits the university can obtain by admitting you. Do

not just give facts; explain how these facts will benefit the university.
Conclusion
1. Indicate your interest for an interview.

2. Indicate how the interviewer can contact you.

3. Express your hope for a positive response from the

Admission Director.

4. Say thank you.

TIPS THAT WILL HELP YOU WRITE
A PERSUASIVE AND INTERESTING
APPLICATION LETTER
CONTENT

1. The application letter must not simply repeat the content of your academic
records.

2. Address the letter to a specific person.

3. Market yourself by presenting your academic qualification, extracurricular

activities and community engagement.

4. Do not begin with an awkward statement.

5. Highlight 2 or 3 of your most significant accomplishment or abilities.

CONTENT

6. Be realistic and provide specific reasons why you believe the university is perfect for you. Avoid
fancy statement.

7. Be factual, do not exaggerate.

8. Minimize opinions about yourself.

9. Do not beg for admission.

10. As you write, imagine that you are writing a script for your interview.
CONTENT

11. Read everything there is about your target college or university.

12. Focus on your strength and avoid mentioning any weaknesses.

LANGUAGE

1. Use the active voice and verbs that denote the action.

2. Be sure to have a correct grammar, spelling, vocabulary and

usage.

3. Be direct to the point so as not to lose the interest of your reader.

FORMAT AND MECHANICS
1. Use letter-sized bond paper with a 1-1.5 inch margin on all sides; limit the letter to 1-2 pages.

2. Do not forget to put your signature above your name.

3. Include letterhead (full name, address, phone number and email address).

4. Use a business letter format (block, full block, semi-block, or simplified).

FORMAT AND MECHANICS

5. Do not cram the text at the upper half or the lower half of your page.

6. Use a font size of at least 10 points and maximum of 12 points.

ANDREI ENRIQUES
JELAI ACOMULAR