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Sample Cover Letter
(Adapted from http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/college/career/resource/samples.html)
Name of applicant (e.g. Christopher Lopez)
Your Street Address
Your City, State, Zip
Phone number
Email address:
To: Addressee’ name
Admission Office Address:
City, State, Zip:
Date: MM/DD/YEAR
Dear Mr. / Ms. XXX,
I am writing to express my interest in studying in the University of South Carolina. I am
currently completing my last semester in XXX High School, and I will be graduating in two
weeks. I have always found the field of education is fascinating and rewarding. Thus, a
Bachelor’s degree in Education has been my dream.
I have spent my high school years in XXX. I feel that I have acquired a solid intellectual
foundation to continue pursuing my undergraduate study in the University of South Carolina as
proved by the enclosed SAT score and my GPA. I have also received several honors and awards
for my academic achievement during the middle and high school years. In addition, I have
acquired transferable skills such as the ability to identify and solve problems, excellent verbal
and written communication skills, and an appreciation for attention to detail that will continue
helping me do well and succeed in my undergraduate study and future academic and professional
life.
More importantly, I am highly motivated and am an all-around student with good academic,
athletic, and interpersonal skills. I understand that qualities such as patience, diligence,
sensitivity, enthusiasm and commitment are needed in order to work with children in the school
and extra-curricular setting and I believe I would prove a valuable asset to the educational field.
As required by the School, I am enclosing the duly filled-in application form to pursue my
Bachelor’s degree in Education from your esteemed school. In addition, my resume and three
letters of recommendation are attached here.
I would be much obliged if I could be considered for any kind of financial assistance or
scholarship which would help me greatly in the completion of the degree.
Again, I sincerely thank you for your time and kind consideration.
Sincerely,
XXX