Motivation letter to the university

What is a cover letter?

 A motivation letter is a 1-page A4 essay that a student attaches to other documents when applying to a higher education institution. Depending on the university, the submission of a letter of motivation may be required at the undergraduate, graduate and even doctoral levels. Depending on the institution, this document may also be called a "statement of purpose" or "personal statement" in the list of entry requirements.

 In the essay, the student should write about himself, talk about his merits, talents and why exactly he should be enrolled in the course. It is by the letter of motivation that the selection committee can judge the identity of the applicant, his goals and merits.

 Most students, when applying for a university for the first time, are faced with the need to write an essay about themselves, so they often make mistakes. In this article, we will talk about the basic principles of writing a motivation letter and how to maintain the desired style and semantic balance in your text.

 Motivation letter structure

 The classic motivation letter is divided into three parts - introduction, main part and conclusion.

 Pay special attention to the writing of the introduction and conclusion, they will remain in the memory of the host committee and will help you make the right first impression.

 All three parts of a motivational essay should be clearly structured. To make your letter interesting and informative, it may contain answers to the following questions: How and why did you become interested in the chosen subject or course?

 How can you demonstrate this interest?

 Why did you choose this particular educational institution?

 Why did you choose to study abroad?

 What career prospects are you considering?

 Have you had to overcome difficult situations and obstacles (financial, social, physical) to achieve your goals?

 What skills and personality traits do you have?

 What are your achievements and experience?

 How do you show the strengths of your personality in life?

 What should make a person who reads hundreds of similar texts every day remember and highlight you?

 Samples of motivation letters to the university

 As we have already noted, a good motivation letter for a university must meet several criteria at once, so it is important to pay attention to the competent preparation of this document. On the one hand, the letter should reflect your motivation, and on the other hand, it should motivate the university to accept you for study.

 We suggest you study a sample of a motivation letter to a foreign university:

 Dear Sir or Madam,

 With this letter I would like to express my interest in studying Bachelor’s Degree in Design at the ABC University. I am interested in beginning a career in design and I am certain that this degree will help me to fulfil myself in both professional and personal contexts.

 Currently I am finishing my last year of high school, where I have spent a lot of time and effort learning arts and drawing, among other subjects. While studying in high school, I also attended art and design school courses, which clearly reflects my preferences and interests. In recent years, with the support of my school, I participated in a number of city and regional design competitions where I often ended up in prize-winning places. Examples of my prize-winning works are presented in my portfolio.

 My current goal is to start my career in design. After doing some research I realized that Bachelor's Degree in Design at ABC University is the best choice for me for a number of reasons.

 First of all, this program covers a number of topics that interest me the most, such as Interior Design, Art History, Contemporary Design Concepts, Design Software, etc. As a future designer I must be an expert in these fields. I am certain that the numerous traineeships and workshops I will take part in during my studies will help me to gain necessary knowledge and skills.

 Secondly, my attention was attracted by highly international environment of ABC University. Looking at my future, I understand that I want to become a successful designer working in an international context. At your university, one of the most international universities, I will learn how to communicate with people from different backgrounds to achieve the best results which I believe will be the next big step in my development.

 Thirdly, studying at ABC University will significantly improve my English skills. As one the most important languages ​​in the world, English will help me to form new connections and expand my social network to a global level.