Writing an Admission Cover Letter: A Struggle for Many

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges and experiences related to writing admission cover letters for college applications. Participants share their feelings about the process, recount their own experiences, and offer advice on how to approach writing these letters.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration and anxiety about the difficulty of writing an admission cover letter, feeling that it significantly impacts their chances of acceptance.
  • One participant notes that they have not yet written a cover letter but will need to do so soon.
  • Another participant recalls that their application process did not require a cover letter or essay, only an application and transcript.
  • Some participants mention their lack of experience with formal letters, indicating that they struggle with writing in a formal context.
  • One participant suggests that writing a unique and personal statement about one's motivations for attending college can be beneficial, emphasizing the importance of individuality in the application.
  • A similar point is reiterated about the need to articulate reasons for wanting to attend a specific college, not just college in general.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a mix of frustration and varying levels of confidence regarding the writing process. There is no consensus on the best approach, as some find it daunting while others offer strategies that they believe can help.

Contextual Notes

Some participants' experiences and expectations about the admission process vary, particularly regarding the necessity of a cover letter versus other application components. There is also a lack of clarity on what constitutes a strong cover letter.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals preparing for college applications, particularly those who may feel uncertain about writing admission cover letters or are seeking peer insights on the process.

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Arrrgghh! Why is writing an admission cover letter so hard :frown:

It feels like the fate of my acceptance is being written as i write the stupid thing.

bah!

Have you guys ever faced this?

:cry:
 
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No, none of us ever went to college.


heh heh, eh.
 
I haven't (yet). I should be writing one of those in a couple of months.
 
I never had to write a letter or essay. Just an application and transcript, if I recall.
 
I only have written formal english letters in english language exams. By the way, I always make it HORRIBLE. :frown:
 
gazzo said:
Arrrgghh! Why is writing an admission cover letter so hard :frown:

Don't you also have to write an essay or a Statement of Purpose ? Or is that what you're talking about ?

I think the only reason I got accepted into Grad School was because I wrote a very "clever" SoP, heh heh. :rolleyes:
 
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Its actually not that bad guys. Just write down why you really want to go to college. Try to write your own answer, not "because I want a good job". They are looking for something that makes you unique.
 
CollectiveRocker said:
Its actually not that bad guys. Just write down why you really want to go to college. Try to write your own answer, not "because I want a good job". They are looking for something that makes you unique.

Not just why you want to go to college, but why you want to go to THEIR college. :wink: That is, if you're writing to a specific school.
 

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