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Old 08-Feb-2006, 22:33
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Default Re: Formal letter

Dear directress,
- If you know she's a woman, you should know her name, so use it.
Paragraph 1- Start with the reason for writing- don't start with the background:
I am writing to enquire about studying at...
This paragraph should be short and to the point- no unecessary information.

Para 2- This should contain further information- what does she need to know? I'd say here, that you should say what information you would like.
Para 3- Here you can give your level and reason for studying

Para 4- Closing- what do you want her to do now?
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