Application letter to Mission College

Hi there,
I plan to apply to Mission College, and I have a question about the application process.
They tell me to write "A handwritten letter that explains why you want to attend Mission College."
But I dont understand what form I need to write; should I write it as an essay or just a journal? Please help me figure out that and if possible, can you give more some ideas what I should and shouldn't write on that letter. Thank you very much

I say write it exactly as you would write your normal application essays. Your content, however, could be less formal and more personal. It doesn't necessarily have to be, but it could have more contents that show your personality. Did you know people can detect your overall personality just by your handwriting? (:

oh! and please write neat! Preferably a pen (blue/black). Preferably college-ruled.

What an interesting requirement!

Well, you are not to write a letter or a journal entry. Write a professional letter.

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