heyalb

I'd warn you to back up your assertions, however. Merely saying "it's the place for me", without saying why, are just empty words.

But you already knew that.

I think for any college, not just Bard, the school wants to know "what will you bring to the college, and what will the college bring to you?" If you can convince them that your presense on campus will be an asset, that might do the trick.

If I were you, I'd also leave out the fact that your purple hair makes you and the school a good match.

But you already knew that.

Skullduggery

Haha, I did! That's definitely not the only factor -- but it doesn't hurt when people look at me and go "whaaa?", either. ;]

Thank you!

Skullduggery

Would it be unprofessional to write my letter out by hand? I prefer to receive letters than emails just because it's more personalized, but I dunno if Bard would agree with me on that. The music resume that I'm sending would certainly be professional, since I've already sent it to other schools -- I just think that a handwritten letter would be more heartfelt. Yea or nay?

Skullduggery

*Pokes thread hopefully*

heyalb

I would tend to say 'nay' on the handwritten letter. It's nice and heartwarming if you're writing to your Aunt to thank her for the lovely Christmas mittens.....but to an Adcom??

My recco is to type it, and send it snail mail. Just MHO.

Skullduggery

Yeah, okay, that's what I thought. Just a brief idea that I was entertaining. Thank you.

heyalb

Good luck, Skullduggery.

Skullduggery

Thank you! I appreciate it.