LETTER TO REQUEST FACULTY INTERVIEW
Faculty interviews can help you gain insights into the program you are applying for and demonstrate your interest in the college. These interviews provide a platform for you to engage directly with faculty members, ask relevant questions, and showcase your enthusiasm for your chosen field of study.
CLICK HERE to read a sample letter that will help you write a personalized request to a faculty member for an interview.
Letters for Admission Process!
Here is a valuable compilation of letters that can assist you throughout various stages of your college application process.
LETTERS TO RECOMMENDERS
It is important to select strong recommenders for your college application because they provide a unique perspective on your abilities, character, and potential. The right recommender can significantly strengthen your application by adding credibility and depth.
CLICK HERE to read sample letters to ask a teacher or another type of recommender to write a letter on your behalf.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation letters are part of your college application and they are useful in providing additional insight into your character, achievements and potential.
CLICK HERE to review several sample letters of recommendation for your recommenders to get inspired, or better understand the formats often used by strong recommenders.
FOLLOW-UP LETTERS
There are several types of follow up letters:
Follow-up letters after meeting with a member of College Admissions Committee/ Faculty Member: When you are applying Regular Decision, it can be beneficial to submit a follow-up letter to provide updates on your application. HERE is a link to sample follow-up letters to help you understand how to convey your updates effectively.
Follow-up Letters to the Admission Committee: After you have submitted your application, you may want to update the committee on any new achievements or developments since submitting your application. Or, you could have questions about a program. HERE is a compilation of sample follow-up letters to understand how you can communicate with the college.
Follow-up Letters in response to Waitlist/ Deferral Decisions: While receiving a waitlist or deferral response from a college may not be the best outcome, it is important to remember that you still have opportunities to engage with these colleges to increase your chances of admission.
Follow-up letters to admission offices are a useful way to demonstrate your interest in the college. These letters can show the admissions committee that you are genuinely passionate about attending their institution and are willing to put in the effort to secure a spot. HERE are some sample letters to help you engage with the colleges who have put you on the waitlist/ deferral list.
LETTERS TO RESCIND AN APPLICATION/ DECLINE OFFER
You were accepted to the college of your dreams! Now, you need to rescind all other applications or decline other admissions offers.
CLICK HERE to review letter samples that will support you in this process. While many colleges provide an automated option within their admissions portals to rescind applications, if for some reason you are unable to find it or would rather send a letter, you can use this format as a template (always use the sample as reference only and write a letter in your own style).
FINANCIAL AID/ SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST LETTERS
When requesting financial aid or scholarships, you will need to write several types of letters. Some letters are written by the parents while others can be written by the students. It is important to convey your request with clarity.
CLICK HERE to review some sample letters that can serve as important references for writing scholarship requests or appeal letters. These samples cover various scenarios and can provide guidance on how to structure and present your request.