How to Write a Thank You Letter to a College Admissions Officer

Use a good pen and quality stationery to write a thank you letter to a college admissions officer.

Applying to colleges can be stressful. You're busy with any number of things. Despite this, it is important to write a thank you letter to admissions officers at the schools you apply to. This can leave a lasting impression and, since personal character is a part of the admissions criteria at most of the best schools, this bit of professional etiquette can give you an important edge.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Pen
• Personalized stationary.
• Matching envelope
• Stamp

1. Use personalized stationery with a professional cast to it.This is an added touch that is necessary because the situation is a formal one.

2. Start with the greeting. You want to go with, " Dear Mr. or Ms. ---- ". That way, you are keeping the letter formal.

3. Write the body of your letter. You should go with something like, " I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to speak with you about attending * School Name *. Our meeting has proven to be extremely beneficial in to my college search. I greatly enjoyed * write down what you enjoyed."

4. Add a closing. Something simple like "Sincerely, * Your Legal Name *" would suffice. Now you are ready to mail off your letter.

Tips & Warnings

• Always be sincere when writing a thank you note.