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Strategies to write a cover letter for college by Dr. Sviatlana Kroitar

Tips for writing a Strong Cover Letter

Why are you a perfect fit for the chosen college and educational program?

How can you contribute to the college and its community? What will they gain by accepting you?

How can you contribute to the college and its community? What will they gain by accepting you?

Tell about your academic and life experiences. Build on the facts mentioned in your resume, but don't repeat them. Instead, focus on the skills and expertise that a particular stage of education or experience has given you.

How can you contribute to the college and its community? What will they gain by accepting you?

How can you contribute to the college and its community? What will they gain by accepting you?

How can you contribute to the college and its community? What will they gain by accepting you?

Demonstrate that your personal goals are consistent with the chosen training program and the expectations and ethos of the college. Before you start writing a cover letter, carefully study the activities of the target institution. This will provide compelling references to particular programs, events, projects, or initiatives that align with your educational and career objectives, while also making you look more credible and professional.


How will you apply the knowledge you gained in college in your future career?

How can you contribute to the college and its community? What will they gain by accepting you?

How will you apply the knowledge you gained in college in your future career?

Explain how attending college will impact your development as a highly skilled professional. Clarify what competencies you expect to acquire during the program and how you plan to use them in your work. Emphasize that your choice of college and department is not accidental – you carefully and consciously picked this place as the most appropriate and logical stage in your career trajectory.

Things to avoid when writing Your cover letter

Avoid clichés

Do not use the same template

Do not use the same template

These are general, faceless phrases. Try to “sound” sincerely and naturally so that your “voice” is heard, and the person with his/her unique experience, enthusiasm, and aspirations is visible behind the text. 

Do not use the same template

Do not use the same template

Do not use the same template

Adapt each of them to a particular application taking into account a specific college and chosen educational program and correlating them with your skills and objectives. 

Don’t be too emotional

Do not use the same template

Avoid mistakes and typos

You can express emotions to spice up the text and give it a personal touch but not overdo it. After all, a cover letter is an official document in which emotions are appropriate if they support facts and arguments. 

Avoid mistakes and typos

Avoid exaggerated statements

Avoid mistakes and typos

 The way your letter is written reflects your attention to detail, attitude, and respect for readers. Show your professionalism and high work culture. 

Avoid exaggerated statements

Avoid exaggerated statements

Avoid exaggerated statements

Do not underestimate your achievements. 

Be honest. 

To learn more from Dr. Kroitar, visit her blog posts

A COVER LETTER FOR A COLLEGE: HOW TO WRITE, WHAT TO PAY ATTENTION TO AND WHAT TO AVOID
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