Help--what should the last line of my Letter of Interest be?

[qweewq11]

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So I am writing a letter of interest describing how I loved the school when I interviewed and such, but am not sure what to write as a closing line. Is "Thank you for your consideration" fine, or can anyone think of something better?

 

[qweewq11]

Also, how long should it be? Mine is only like 10 lines so most of the paper is blank 😱

 

[Street Philosopher]

just include one of your smilies that speak for itself.

 

[siempre595]

I think it should be longer. I was told to talk a bit about yourself, your background, stuff that's NOT on your AMCAS or secondary. Then go into how you had a great experience at your interview and it made you more sure of wanting to be a part of the school and why you feel you make a good match for it. I talked about my interview in the letter, how it had really made the difference in showing me that the school truly cared about what students they accepted and wanted to know them. I talked some about how I liked the city and the location allowed me to stay close to home, which was a major plus. Then I basically said I would come there for sure if they took me. I closed with a thank you line like yours, pretty generic sounding, but I think a formal closing is appropriate in this case, I wouldn't do anything daring with the closing.
Good luck!

 

[LetMeInPlease]

My favorite closing line is something to the effect of "I appreciate all of your help throughout this process and I look forward to hearing from you soon!" I like to say something about all their help (even when I have never called or anything) because it makes it seem like I have made contact with their office at least a few times. The "I look forward to hearing from you soon" makes it sound a little bit more personal to me. And yes, I do use an exclamation point. I like them. If they don't like them, well then, I don't want to go to their school! HA! SO there. Anyway, I hope you like my suggestion.

 

[tBw]

ummm...I think 10 lines is way too short. I am in the process of writing one and it is about 2.5 pages. Now I'm sure most adcom members would read only the opening and closing sentences and skip the rest - but I think they want to know it is based on a mature decision and genuine understanding of what their school stands for/has to offer. It is also a chance to point out exactly *why* you would be a good match for their school. If all you say is you will go you miss out on the opportunity to further sell yourself. In your interview you might not have had the right questions, or been calm enough to communicate everything you felt would sell you. This is one more opportunity to do that. It also shows you put significant effort into writing to them, to thinking about it, and it's not something you just whip off for each "top" school till you get rejected and just change the header and send to the next one...

just my opinion 😉

 

[Jacobim]

2.5 pages? Oh man...

 

[klp14]

"And if you let me in I pledge you my first born and my left kidney. Please, pretty please."

 

[lola]

the last lineof my update/interest letters went something like "i appreciate your taking the time to consider these things when making a decision on my application". the letters all filled one page.

 

[tomjr]

What I wrote:
I am very excited about the prospect of becoming part of the 'insert school here' community, and I thank you for considering me.

What I wanted to write:
And therefore... WOOGAH!

😎

deuces,

Tom

 

[GoodMonkey]

the last lines of the LOI i sent out last week -

"thank you again for your time and consideration. i look forward to hearing from Xmed school in the spring. "

encl: my panties.

my letter was 3 paragraphs long.



i am serious about all of this except the panties part, for those among us lacking a sense of humor

 

[CaNEM]

cc: Saddam Hussein


Maybe they'll get intimidated.

 

[wyo]

I think that all of those suggestions are good. I would make the letter longer. I would say that 3/4 of a page is a good length. Talk about yourself and specific things about the school that you liked.

 

[Jalby]

You shoudl definately make it longer. When I helped someone write one to USC last year, he wrote a page and when he got off the waitlist (first person) they mentioned the letter specifically in the acceptance letter.

 

[HouseHead]

I closed the update letter/LOI to my #1 choice school with:

"I sincerely hope to join the *** community next year. I look forward to hearing from the committee soon. Thank you for your time."