Saturday, 11 February 2012

Post #3: Application Letter Critique

14 comments:

  1. Joel,

    I'd accept you into Duke-NUS at the drop of a hat! I really liked this application letter and you did a great job of convincing the Assoc Dean of your capabilities.

    I also like that you included strong examples of your volunteerism. Not only did you volunteer for a cause that could be closely related to your future profession as a doctor, you are also showing the Dean that you are an empathetic human being who holds high regard in helping others.

    Great job Joel! It is a fantastic application letter. I hope you fulfill your dream of becoming a doctor :)

    Tanisha

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    1. Hi Tanisha,

      Thank you for reading my letter! I'm glad you liked it (:
      I hope this letter will be able to convince the dean too!

      Joel

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  2. Hi Joel!

    I feel that your letter looks really professional and is concise and targeted.

    I think that you brought out the important points by the appropriate use of bold. You have also related your relevant experiences with the graduate program that you are applying for, which makes the letter persuasive.

    Overall, it is cohesive and well-written. Good luck:)

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    1. Hi Eileen,

      Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad that you think my letter is persuasive (:

      Joel

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  3. Hi Joel!

    I think that this is a really good letter! It seemed really professional and with all that content that you have, you still managed to be concise! I like how you listed out the modules which you have scored distinctions in as it highlights not only your passion but capability.

    Pardon me if I'm the only person who doesn't know this, but whats "soft and hard skills"?

    Good job, Joel! & lets do our best for the peer teaching tomorrow!

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    1. Hey Gladys,

      Thanks for the comment!

      Soft skills basically refer to EQ while hard skills refer to IQ.

      Good job on the peer teaching!

      Joel

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  4. Hello Joel!

    This is a really well-written letter! I like the incorporation of your academic capabilities and the expression of empathy in you through your volunteer work!

    I think it is better that the position of the Associate Dean is not in the same line with the name (Dr. Steinberg) as it seems pretty long.

    Well done Joel!

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    1. Hi Pamela,

      Thank you for reading my letter!

      Regarding addressee, I just copied the entire thing from Duke-NUS's website. Haha.

      Joel

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  5. Hey Joel! :)
    Your letter is very well written and I'm clearly convinced that you should be given an interview if I were to be the panel! I like how you bold the important points as well. :) In fact, it's so well written I don't know how else I can input to make it better! ;) Very clear and strong evidence as well.

    Well done! :D

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    1. Hi Jacq,

      Thanks for the compliment! Let's hope the reader from Duke-NUS will agree with you (:

      Joel

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  6. Hi, Joel, nice job! I like the opening paragraph, very impressive! It good for all application letter writers to show their determinations and confidence. In addition, good organization and power words used. Good luck to your application!

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    1. Hi Zi Hao,

      Thanks for the compliment! All the best for your internship application!

      Joel

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  7. Hi Joel, your letter is rather impressive and professional. You have added information about yourself which is very relevant to the position. I like the use of your power words as well. Keep it up Joel:)

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    1. Hey Loshini,

      Thanks for the compliment!

      Joel

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