Admission Letters

Admission Letter for College

Write this type of letter when you are applying to a college for any program, such as an undergraduate or graduate program. You will likely send this type of letter along with other information and papers, such as your full application/admissions packet. Include in your letter any pertinent details, such as a brief synopsis of your background and strengths. You might also want to briefly mention which items are included as enclosures with this admissions letter.

[Your letterhead, if desired; if not, your return address]

[Date of letter—month, day, and year]

[Recipient's first and last names]
[Company name]
[Street or P.O. box address]
[City, State ZIP code]

Dear [recipient's name]:

Enclosed is my full application for admission to Briarwood State College as a freshman for the fall 2010 semester. I believe I would be an ideal candidate for admission because of my combination of academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and community service. I have detailed all of these achievements in the enclosed application paperwork.

Please let me know if I can provide additional information regarding my request for admission. I look forward to receiving a favorable response from you soon and to being a student at Briarwood in the near future. You may contact me either by phone or email. Thank you for your time and consideration.