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Osee Posted 18 years ago
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will not start doing vs be applying to no ...
The following two sentences are the last paragraph of my writing for applying to a graduate program. Do you have any idea improving it?
Especially, regarding the last sentence, I do not know whether the following sentence is better as an alternative. Please advise. Thanks a lot.
I am applying NO other graduate schools until I hear from Harvard.
I look forward to applying my academic preparation and enthusiasm in Harvard’s program. I will NOT start applying to other graduate schools until I hear from Harvard.
Especially, regarding the last sentence, I do not know whether the following sentence is better as an alternative. Please advise. Thanks a lot.
I am applying NO other graduate schools until I hear from Harvard.
I look forward to applying my academic preparation and enthusiasm in Harvard’s program. I will NOT start applying to other graduate schools until I hear from Harvard.
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I think the first question to ask is whether it's necessary to convey that thought at all. Harvard would expect that it would be your first choice. If you hear from them and they accept you, you obviously won't apply elsewhere at that point.
- I think the first question to ask is whether it's necessary to convey that thought at all.
- Harvard would expect that it would be your first choice.
- If you hear from them and they accept you, you obviously won't apply elsewhere at that point.
- And if you hear from them and they don't accept you...
- well, why even bring that up?
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I think the first question to ask is whether it's necessary to convey that thought at all.
Harvard would expect that it would be your first choice. If you hear from them and they accept you, you obviously won't apply elsewhere at that point. And if you hear from them and they don't accept you... well, why even bring that up?
Now, if you were writing to a friend, you might say "I'
Harvard would expect that it would be your first choice. If you hear from them and they accept you, you obviously won't apply elsewhere at that point. And if you hear from them and they don't accept you... well, why even bring that up?
Now, if you were writing to a friend, you might say "I'
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Thanks GG, I did not realize this. But if it is a less famous gradschool instead of Harvard, do you think it is ok? I just want to show my loyalty and eagerness to that gradschool. If possible, please also help me polish those sentences. Thanks a lot.
Grammar GeekI think the first question to ask is whether it's necessary to convey that thought at all.
Harvard woul
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