hey everyone, congrats on those accepted off wait/alternate lists. your stories are truly inspiring. I was just wondering: in general, what does one write about in a letter of intent (especially those sent every two weeks!)? Did you send it in the mail or email? I see that more and more schools accommodate such letters, so I was hoping on getting more information.
Thanks!
When my friend wrote hers, she reiterated what she'd been doing and updates she may have had that were new and then reiterated why GW was of huge interest to her. Like for instance, mentioning specific programs or specific reasons why GW interests you in general can help show your interest. But then end by saying if given the opportunity you will attend and thanking them.
Also make sure to mention your AMCAS ID number when you tell them who you are and when you sign it at the end after you put ur name.
Write it in business format. That's what she did. If you have something like new grades, poster presentations, publications, giving a copy of these things might help too.
This is also the same approach I took with Wayne state and it worked for me.
Additionally, this is the approach a med student at BU took whose letter I also looked at for ideas on how to write one.
So for instance you say.......
Dear GWU Committee on MD Admissions:
Hi my name is ___________ (AMCAS ID ### ## ###) and I am writing this letter to both report the following updates to my file since interviewing on xyz date, and express my interest in GW.
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My interest in GW stems from many factors:
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All of these factors were further reaffirmed upon my visit with students and faculty at the interview on xyz date.
I would be truly honored to attend if given the opportunity to become a part of the class of 2015 at GWU School of Medicine.
Sincerely
In this space area you can use a cursive font to sign your name as if it was a signature
your name
your amcas ID
Oh and send it via email. it will get to them faster that way and you will be sure it has gotten to them. It takes too much time and you risk it getting lost in transit if u do snail mail.
