chatoyante 2 / 2 Jul 5, 2011 #1Dear Sir or Madam,I am writing to inform you about my A level exams. I got 74 from Mathematics and 86 from both Lithuanian language and English language. Unfortunately, my IELTS is lower than I expected (Listening 6.5, Reading 7, Writing 5, Speaking 6 - overall band 6.0). I do not stay focused during the exam because the time was limited. This is the cause why the writing task is not good at all.Despite these inadequacies, I still want to study at the University of XXX and hope that you will give me a chance. If so, I will try to improve my English during summer and then at the time of studies.I look forward to your favourable reply and hope that my application will be taken into consideration again.
EF_Kevin 8 / 13,321 129 Jul 7, 2011 #2Hi Lilly! This is a strange rule, but EVERY word in the opening salutation should be capitalized. Also, use a colon:Dear Sir Or Madam:Use the past verb tense: I did not stay...I think it will be more convincing if you write a few sentences about what is most important to you, the goal you want to achieve. It is the goal that rives you and fills you with potential. :-) Your goal-setting also inspires the reader.Hei Ana, did you ever get a response about becoming an EF_Contributor? If not, maybe it was overlooked. Let me know!
amrosca 4 / 130 Jul 11, 2011 #4HeiPf! Hei? Sir, this is not to be borne! How dare you employ my way of greeting after having whinged about it?! >PHmm ... weird :-? I cannot say I didn't get a response. I remember receiving a mail saying: "We'll let Kev 'n Susan know about your message". So I thought I was a contributor already XD. If that's the message I should have gotten, then yes, I got a response.
EF_Kevin 8 / 13,321 129 Jul 13, 2011 #5Ha ha, okay, sorry for the confusion. You certainly have earned a place on that contributors page, for whatever it is worth. I'll look into it again!