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An application letter is an integral part of the student life. A student has to write an application in many situations like applying for scholarship, admission, course, enrolling for an event, etc. The college application letter is thus an integral part of a student life.

An application letter is a written request. It is a formal letter and used for the official records. As this letter is written for official purpose, it is written in a formal letter format. The letter is precise, and has a proper formal language. The format of a college application letter is similar to any other application letter. The only thing that would vary is the documents submitted with the letter. Every application letter is accompanied by some documents. These documents are necessary for processing the application further. In the absence of these supporting documents, an application might be ruled out. The sample college application letters given below will clarify the concept of writing this letter.

1. Sample College Application Letter

The sample given below is written to apply for admission to a college. A student can use this letter to apply for admission to particular course. The letter will thus be simple, and to the point. It will be a direct request for admission to the course.

5th October 2011
Shelly Bake
8th Greek Sun City,
19th Blvd.,
Floral Town,
Park Hill Road,
LA - 61421
Email: shelly.bake@dam.com
Ph: 44 12101201

To,
The Principal,
Mr. John Jack,
Human Sciences University,
Floral Town,
LA - 61425

Dear Mr. Jack,

I am Shelly Bake and I wish to apply for the 'Social Science' course offered in Human Sciences University. I have completed my Graduation in Social Science and wish to take up this specialization course.

Social Science is my area of interest. I have done my majors in Social Science, and have immense interest in this field. I also wish to do a PhD in the same, and present my approach to this subject in future.

Human Sciences University is the only university that provides a special course in Social Science. This course would prove very useful for me. I thus wish to take up this course sincerely, and learn this subject further.

I have attached the application form and copies of my passing certificates for your reference. Please look into it and accept my application for this course.

Awaiting a positive response soon.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Shelly Bake
(Signature)
shelly.bake@dam.com
44 12101201

Enclosure:

  • Application form
  • Demand Draft in favor of Human Sciences University
  • Copies of Passing certificates

2. Sample College Application Letter

In this sample letter, let us consider a student applying for some event/program organized in college. To enroll for the same the organizers have invited applications and the interested students are applying for the same.

5th October 2011
Shelly Bake
8th Greek Sun City,
19th Blvd.,
Floral Town,
Park Hill Road,
LA - 61421
Email: shelly.bake@dam.com
Ph: 44 12101201

To,
The Students Coordinator,
Ms. Pearl Pipe,
Human Sciences University,
Floral Town,
LA - 61425

Dear Ms. Pipe,

I am Shelly Bake and I wish to apply for the 'Inter Collegiate - Quiz 2011'. I have enclosed my application form along with.

General Knowledge and Quiz has been my area of interest since school days. I have always participated in quizzes at school, interschool and state levels. I have also won many quiz competitions and am awarded with the 'Quiz Master Award' during my High School days.

I wish to participate in this Inter Collegiate Quiz and I assure that I would win this competition. I am thoroughly prepared for the screening test to participate in this competition.

Please accept my application for the same. I have enclosed copies of certificates won in some past competitions. Please take a look and allow me to bring victory to our college.

Awaiting your positive response.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Shelly Bake
(Signature)
shelly.bake@dam.com
44 12101201

Enclosure:

  • Application form
  • Copies of certificates

These two sample college application letters could be used as a reference while writing your application letter. The letter can be used by making the necessary changes or the format of the letter could be followed to write an application letter for any situation in you academic career. Also, you can review Bursary Application Letter and Credit Application Letter for more cover letters.


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