A well written cover letter for a graduate school application is a vital part of making a good first impression on the admissions committee. A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) may be full of honors, papers published and awards received, but a poorly written cover letter can lead to a quick rejection of the candidate.
Cover letters should be concise, grammatically correct and written in a .
business-like tone. Separate cover letters should be written for each institution and should include information that indicates a familiarity with the program, a short synopsis of the applicants academic accomplishments and the reasons for applying for the particular program. While not always possible, the cover letter should be addressed to a specific person within the department and not to a generic "Sir" or "Madam". More Reference Links: http://career.ucsd.edu/undergraduates/prepar-resume-covlet/grad-cov-ltr-resume-resources.html http://www.journalism.cuny.edu/cover-letter/
