College application letters

Letters requesting applications forms do not have to be long but you must still include enough information for the college to decide whether the courses offered by them would suit your requirements. These letters are usually sent to the admissions department. Here are some sample college application letters.

Sample college application letter

Sample 1

Dear Sir or Madam

I would like to enrol in XYZ Institute's prestigious MBA programme for the fall semester of 2013. Would you please send me an application form and a copy of the course prospectus? I would also like to receive information regarding scholarships and accommodation. My address is:

Sincerely

Your name

Sample 2

Dear Sir or Madam

I am currently employed as a receptionist at a local marketing company and I would like to enhance my career prospects by doing a course in public relations. I understand that the one year post graduate diploma course in advertising and public relations offered by XYZ Institute is one of the most sought after courses in public relations. I would like to enrol in the program for the fall semester of 2013. Please send me an application form and a general catalogue. I would also like to know if the institute offers scholarships and accommodation facilities.

Sincerely

Your name

Sample 3

Dear Sir or Madam

I will graduate in May, and am interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree program in business studies. I would like to go into the general field of HR or marketing. Please send me the relevant applications forms, along with a general catalogue. I would also like to know if the institute offers accommodation for students. My address is:

Sincerely

Your name

Letter writing: formal and informal

Introduction
Address and date
Salutation
Body of the letter
Subscription or leave-taking
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Envelope
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