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Can I Get a Sample Letter of Continued Interest?

I've been waitlisted at my top choice college, and I want to write an LOCI to help increase my chances. Could someone share a good example of what this letter should look like?

9 months ago

Absolutely! Here's an example to guide you on how to write a Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI):

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[City, State, ZIP]

[Today’s Date]

[Admissions Officer’s Name]

[College’s Name]

[College’s Address]

[City, State, ZIP]

Dear [Admissions Officer’s Name],

I am writing to express my continued interest in [College’s Name]. I was recently informed of my position on the waitlist, and I would like to reaffirm that [College’s Name] remains my top choice.

I deeply appreciated the engaging discussions and cutting-edge research during my campus visit, which confirmed that [College’s Name]’s commitment to [mention a key feature/program of the college that appeals to you] aligns strongly with my academic and career goals.

I have strengthened my application since my original submission. I am maintaining a GPA of [mention GPA] for the current academic year. Moreover, I led an initiative in my school’s [mention extracurricular/project] and plan to bring similar leadership and enthusiasm to [College’s Name].

I understand the challenges of balancing yield and class size, and you may be assured that if offered a spot at [College’s Name], I would accept immediately.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and for the opportunity to emphasize my interest and qualifications.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Remember that your tone should be formal but warm, and you should personalize the letter as much as possible – mentioning specific features of that college that appeal to you and updating the college on any significant achievements or developments since your initial application. Be sure to proofread and edit your letter to ensure it is as polished as possible.

9 months ago

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