Wording of the letter of intent

[CuddlyKumquat]

How do you word the letter of intent?

Dr Sir,

I will go to your school if you let me in off the waitlist. Please let me in. Please. Pretty please?

Sincerely,

the kumquat


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[Chinorean]

How do you word the letter of intent?

Dr Sir,

I will go to your school if you let me in off the waitlist. Please let me in. Please. Pretty please?

Sincerely,

the kumquat


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Dear Committee on Admissions,

After extensive research on different medical school programs, it is clear to me that the ____________ school of medicine is the best place for me to obtain a medical education. Although I am currently on the waitlist, I am writing to let you know that this is my first choice and I have a sincere desire to study medicine at ________. Please reconsider my application.



Something like that. You should also send them any interesting updates, like a great transcript or award.

 

[67192]

Dear X SOM Committee on Admissions,

After researching several different medical school programs, I truly believe the X SOM is the perfect fit for me. <briefly explain why...> Although I am currently in a competitive pool of applicants, if accepted to your school I will withdraw my applications from all other medical schools to accept your offer.

-lizanne11


hmm... a little confused on how to word the "I promise I'll attend your school if you accept me" part.

 

[pagemmapants]

Were I to be offered a position at school X, I would not hesitate to withdraw my application from all other programs and matriculate at school X.

 

[jebus]

Were I to be offered a position at school X, I would not hesitate to withdraw my application from all other programs and matriculate at school X.

Cut out the unnecessary stuff.
If accepted, I will matriculate at school X.
To the OP: You should buy "On Writing Well" by William Zinsser and "The Elements of Style" by E.B. White and William Strunk. They are invaluable for writing these kinds of formal letters.