Here’s a college application letter sample with some tips.
COLLEGE APPLICATION LETTER SAMPLE – Check out the sample letter below with some tips on writing one and a format as a guide.
There are two types of letters: formal and informal, and one of the letters widely used is the referral letter, which includes the college application letter. This type of letter basically highlights your interest in the collegiate program, and it must include basic details such as the date, greeting, purpose, reasons, conclusion, and sign-off.
This letter gives admissions officers more information about you, and what can be found in the content can either make or break your opportunity.
What should be the content of your letter?
- Name and address
- Address people and institutions by name
- Include a salutation
- Purpose for applying to the school
- Explain why you want to attend their school
- Write a conclusion
When writing, make sure you have enough and accurate knowledge about the school you are interested in. Be concise, specific, and unique. Make sure that your letter is proofread and free of any errors in terms of grammar and spelling.
Here’s a letter format you can follow:
[Name]
[Address]
[Contact]
[Date]
[Recipient Name]
[Recipient Address]
[Recipient Contact]
SALUTATION (example: To Whom It May Concern: or Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. [Last Name])
BODY OF LETTER
(single space in between sentences and double space in between paragraphs)
(you can use the block style format)
CLOSING SALUTATION (example Respectfully yours, Yours sincerely, Cordially, Respectfully, and for the less formal letter, you may use All the best, Best, Thank you, Regards)
SIGNATURE
(Under your closing, leave four single spaces between your typed full name, title, and other contact details you may want to include)
Here’s an example body for this letter:
To Whom It May Concern:
I am Jay Pabalate, and I am writing you this letter to refer Dolly Cruz for admission to the Business Management program at the University of Pasig.
I have known Miss Cruz for three years already, as I am her Math teacher and her supervisor in the Math-Tinik Club of Pasig Institution. I believe that she will be a great addition to your university.
Over that time, I have been impressed by her hard work, perseverance, and good attitude towards her work, club responsibilities, and studies. She also demonstrates superb leadership and organizational skills in leading group projects and always open to challenges and learning that will help her improve as a student and as a person, she would become. She excels in extracurricular activities and served as the Math Club president for two consecutive years.
I enthusiastically recommend Dolly to be a part of your business program. If you have any more questions about her, I will be willing to answer. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at the abovementioned contact details.
Sincerely,
(Signature)
Jay Pabalate