WRITING AN APPLICATION

LETTER FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

At the end of the lesson, you

will be able to understand the
letter for college admission and
compose one for yourself.
College Admission Letter
• also referred to as the "letter of
intent“, is a one-page letter
required for college and university
admission.

• The sender writes a letter to briefly

discuss his intention for attending the
college program.
Purpose of College Admission Letter

• To persuade the admissions

committee to accept you as a
student in their college or
university.
• To convince the committee that
you have something unique to
offer to them.
 Pre Writing Activity
• Determine the program you want to
take.
• Thorough research on program
structure.
• Reflect on your purpose in enrolling
the course, your achievements, and
future goals.
• Decide the format to use in writing a
letter.
 PARTS OF A COLLEGE ADMISSION
LETTER
A. HEADING, DATE AND INSIDE
ADDRESS
Heading includes your complete address
and zip code. It is the address of the
sender/applicant.
The date indicates when the letter is written.
The inside address refers to whom and
where the letter is addressed.
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LETTER
B. GREETING OR SALUTATION

It starts mostly with the word "Dear"

followed by the last name of the receiver.

End the salutation with a colon (:). If the

name has not been obtained, address it as
“Ma’am/Sir”.
Example
B15 L21 Amarillo St.
Brgy. Rizal, Makati 1218

February 28, 2018

Ms. Theresita Sabion

Officer-in-Charge, Admission Section
Office of the University Registrar
University of the Philippines
Los Baños, Laguna 4031
Example
Dear Ms. Sabion:
Dear Mr. Duterte:

Or

Dear Ma’am/Sir:
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LETTER
C. THE BODY
The body is the main part of the letter which
includes the course you are interested in, reason
for choosing the university, description of
academic interest, the basis for them to consider
your application, and plans, if any.

Last part will be your request to consider your

application for admission and information on
how to contact you.
 Example
I am writing to inform you of my interest in applying
for Bachelor of Science in Biology at your prestigious
university – University of the Philippines.

I am enthusiastic to conduct researches in science. As

shown in my scholastic achievements and the
documents attached, I am part of the team that
ranked second in the recent National Science
Investigatory Project. The university offers the best
tertiary education in the country and is at its prime in
research and publication. Because of this, studying at
the university would help me improve my research
skills as I deepen my knowledge of biological science.
Example
I plan to allot most of my time, during and after my
studies, in conducting biological research. I envision
myself doing research for the benefit of my
countryman.

I hope for your kind consideration. For any

questions or concern, contact me at this number
0915-123-4567.
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LETTER
D. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE

Is polite way of finishing the letter.

Remember that it always ends with comma
(,).

Example: Sincerely,
or
Yours truly,
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LETTER
E. SIGNATURE and SENDER’S
IDENTIFICATION

This is the last part of the letter.

Write your name on the first line and your
title (if applicable) on the second line. Then
sign directly above the first line.