[General] differences between letter of application and covering letter?

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Hallow Dear Native Speakers!

I'd like to ask is there any differences between letter of application and covering letter. I have some doubts...May be it is pratically the same kind of letters??
 

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A cover letter is used to send something else. It could be a resume or a box of samples or anything else, but it's point is to draw your attention to what is being sent.

A letter of application is specifically to apply for something. You may or may not include your resume (if it's a job) or your school records (if it's admission to a university).
 

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Thanks a million! It was one of the fastest answer I've ever got)):up:
 

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[STRIKE]Hallow Dear Native Speakers![/STRIKE] Unnecessary, but it should have been written like this: Hello, dear native speakers.

I'd like to ask if there is any difference[STRIKE]s[/STRIKE] between a letter of application and a covering letter. I have some doubts. Maybe they are practically the same.

Thanks a million! It was one of the fastest answers I've ever got [STRIKE]))[/STRIKE]. :up:

)) is not an acceptable way to finish a sentence.
 
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