Unit 11 College Application Writing
Learning Objective
After learning this unit, you will be able to 1.define the kinds of college application writing, 2.grasp the elements of college application writing, 3.understand the basic structure of college application writing, 4.write 4 most frequent types of college application writing.
Requesting for Admission Form
Structure of a requesting letter for admission form
Conclusion (final paragraph) ● expressing gratitude for the reader’s attention to the letter ● acknowledging the inconvenience of the request
Requesting for Admission Form
Structure of a requesting letter for admission form
Introduction (first paragraph) ● a very brief introduction about yourself ● your purpose of writing this letter
I would greatly appreciate your sending me the application materials and any special information for international students.
Sincerely, Li Ming
Graduation Certification and notarization Graduation Certification Graduation Notarization
Requesting for Admission Form
Structure of a requesting letter for admission form
Introduction (first paragraph)
Body (next paragraph)
ConclusionBiblioteka (final paragraph)
Requesting for Admission Form
Structure of a requesting letter for admission form
Body (next paragraph) ● your background and goals ● how you meet the requirements of the university’s program ● how your background and ambitions coincide with the mission of this program.
Date of Issue:
Graduation Notarization
General Introduction
Graduation notarization is the formal document to make the certificate of graduation official.
制作单位：中国政法大学
Unit 11 College Application Writing
Requesting for Admission Form Graduation Certification and Notarization Personal Statement Letter of Recommendation Key to Exercises
Graduation Certification
General Introduction
A certificate of graduation is a formal document attesting to the truth that you have succeeded in finishing the 4-year course and graduating. It is a very important evidence of your academic ability while you are applying for university abroad.
Graduation Certification
Sample:
NOTARIZATION
This is to certify that the preceding duplicate is in accordance with its original copy of Graduation Certificate (No.950001)issued to Xu Yang by Peking University in July 2013. Both the official seal of the above-mentioned university and the signature of President on the original copy are found genuine.
Notary (Signature): Beijing Notary Public House (Seal):
People's Republic of China May 7, 2014
Personal Statement
• General introduction
• Significance of personal statement
General introduction
A requesting letter for admission form, a sort of business letter, asks the reader for such specific information as admission form for college application. Since such a letter requires a response, it is essential to make the letter specific, clear, concise and friendly so that the reader understands it easily and provides the information you need.
• Structure of a personal statement
• Points to note
Personal Statement
General introduction
Personal statements are about who you are, what has influenced your career path so far, your professional interests and where you plan to go. Its purpose is to persuade the admission committee that you are an applicant who should be chosen. It should make you yourself stand out from among a sea of similarly qualified candidates.
Graduation Certification
Sample:
Certificate of Graduation Certificate No.:＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
This is to certify that Mr. Guo Rui, born on June 14th, 1990, has been majoring in Information & Computer Science in Shandong University from September 2008 to July 2012. Upon completion all the courses required by the four-year undergraduate program with qualified scores, he is qualified for graduation.
In accordance with Regulations on Academic Degrees of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Guo Rui has been awarded the Bachelor’s Degree of Science.
President (Signature): Shandong University (seal):
Graduation Notarization
Content of graduation notarization
●The opening sentence is usually “This is to certify that…”,”This is to certify as follows:” ●What is notarized? ● Notarization number, ●Notary &seal ● Notary office & seal ● Date of notarization