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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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University application

Hi! I am writing my motivational letter, and I have problem with a paragraph which just doesn´t sound right. Here it is:

My mathematical grounding is complemented by my experience with languages, which continually helps me develop a more balanced and well-rounded outlook on the world around me. Fuelled by my great interest in development economics, where I during high school took part in an economics and business project called 3rd World Enterprise. In which I set up a small company and sold products to prices equivalent to the development markets. I enjoyed the opportunity to put some of my business economic theory into practice and was able to enhance my management and communication skills.

*Where are my mistakes?
*What doesn´t sound right?
  

Top answer

I only have time for a quick overall reaction. Your motivational letter should focus on your motives. In other words, there should be a lot of sentences like 'I want to do this program because .

  • I only have time for a quick overall reaction.
  • Your motivational letter should focus on your motives.
  • In other words, there should be a lot of sentences like 'I want to do this program because .
  • .
  • ' Concentrate on the future, instead of talking mainly about your past.
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I only have time for a quick overall reaction.

Your motivational letter should focus on your motives. In other words, there should be a lot of sentences like 'I want to do this program because . . . '
Concentrate on the future, instead of talking mainly about your past.

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