Brayden Nichols

410 Fairhurst St
Sterling, CO, 80751
(970)571-5019
E-mail: bnichols-25@hotmail.com

December 2, 2016

(Admissions Office address here)

Dear Admissions Officer,

I am writing to you today regarding studying engineering at your school. I believe have gained a
valuable first step in my experience from my education at Caliche High School and Northeastern
Junior College. I am determined to further my education by studying civil engineering in college. I
was told about this opportunity by (mutual contact) who recommended you as the premier
engineering college in the country.

The experiences that I have gained through my life such as, (list applicable skills) will help me in my
studies. I am well prepared for this field of study because I have the necessary skills of (applicable
skills). I believe that in maintaining a position on the superior honor roll and competing at the state
level for four years in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), while also participating in other
extracurricular activities such as varsity basketball and All-Conference baseball. These skills in
related fields make me an apt candidate for attending your school.

Thank you for accepting my letter as I prepare to enter the great experience of studying at (colleges
name). I look forward to hearing back from you regarding my application, you can reach me at either
my e-mail or phone number listed above. I believe this is an excellent opportunity for us, I am excited
to see where this takes us.

Respectfully yours,

Brayden Nichols

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