Cover Letter Guidelines

SUMS Applicants should complement their CV with a cover letter, directed to SUMS Admission Committee. The cover letter can make a great contribution to your admission. An influential cover letter should highlight your qualifications, communication skills and fields of interest. It should also demonstrate your specific experiences that show off skills required by SUMS application criteria.

Cover letters are a chance to convince the SUMS Admission Committee that you have the potential to be a SUMS prospective student. You should determine your intended program in the cover letter and prove your aptness for the requested study program by listing your specific skills which can distinguish you from other applicants. The purpose why you chose SUMS should also be explained in the cover letter. If you are applying for a scholarship, determine the type of scholarship of your interest. Additionally, you should well describe your goals and aspiration, since SUMS is looking for students with vision and motivation.

Cover Letter Format

Prepare a one-page neat and readable cover letter with font type Times New Roman and size 12 points. Make sure your essay is well written. Proofread carefully, check spelling and grammar and share your essay with friends or teachers. Your contact information such as the email address, phone number and postal address should be included in the cover letter. Please follow the below format when composing your cover letter:

Dear Admission Committee,

Introduction:

• Introduce yourself
• Indicate which program you are applying for
• The reason you chose SUMS

Body:

• Highlight your qualifications
• List your experiences
• Indicate your communication skills
• Mention your academic achievements and anything that makes you stand out
• Pinpoint your ambitions and your interests and how they relate to the program you are applying for
• Determine your intended scholarship type
• Include your qualifications that make you a potential scholarship winner

Closing:

• State your desire for an interview
• Thank the reader for their time.