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QuazaR Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Opening sentence of a personal letter for University Application?
Is it common/ acceptable to start a personal letter for a university or college application by saying something to the effect of:
"I am writing this personal letter to introduce myself to [blank] University as a capable candidate for the [blank] program."
Should i avoid explaining why I am writing the letter in the first sentence? I am worried that there may be a lack of formality in that statement.
Any thoughts or optioning would be greatly appreciated!
"I am writing this personal letter to introduce myself to [blank] University as a capable candidate for the [blank] program."
Should i avoid explaining why I am writing the letter in the first sentence? I am worried that there may be a lack of formality in that statement.
Any thoughts or optioning would be greatly appreciated!
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Yes, that's fine. It's always a good idea to begin by explaining the purpose of a letter. That is the first thing the reader wants to know.
- Yes, that's fine.
- It's always a good idea to begin by explaining the purpose of a letter.
- That is the first thing the reader wants to know.
- Clive
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Yes, that's fine. It's always a good idea to begin by explaining the purpose of a letter. That is the first thing the reader wants to know.
Clive
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In my experience writing formal letters, university applications, job applications etc, it is normal to start by stating the purpose of the letter using a sentence like:
"I am writing to apply for [job]"
"I am writing to present myself as a candidate for [university course]"
So your sentence is fine for the opening of a university application
"I am writing to apply for [job]"
"I am writing to present myself as a candidate for [university course]"
So your sentence is fine for the opening of a university application
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Many schools require a "letter of motivation" or "Personal statement" attached to the application.
Since it is expected and mandatory, stating the purpose is rather redundant. You can start off with something about yourself and the purpose or motivation for your application.
Since it is expected and mandatory, stating the purpose is rather redundant. You can start off with something about yourself and the purpose or motivation for your application.
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