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A letter of admission is often called a letter of recommendation, which is something that a family member usually does not write. Letters of recommendation are usually written by a teacher or boss who can honestly say favorable things about the person applying for admission to the school.

That said a letter of recommendation should contain three things regardless of who writes it:

1. An explanation of the relationship between the writer and the student. Obviously, if you are writing the letter of admission for your child this is the relationship you will describe.

2. Specific examples of the student’s skills, abilities, and accomplishments. This can include nearly anything from their life, but the most recent stuff is usually better than older stuff.

3. A detailed explanation of the recommendation. This is basically a summary of the accomplishments and how they will translate to tenure at an institute of higher education. It might also be a good idea to correlate particular aspects of the school to the student’s abilities or interests.

Obviously, you will want to be as respectful as possible, but you should also be personable and professional. It is best to look up the name of the Director of Admissions and address the letter accordingly, as opposed to using a generic greeting. This is much like writing a cover letter for a job; whatever you can do to set this letter apart from other ones that they might receive will work in your favour.

To whom it may concern

I am writing this letter to you as a request in regards for a placement of my child into your school for next year.I have done some research on your school and i find it to be of high quality in teaching and standards.My son/daughter is a bright and competent student and i would be very grateful if you could accept him/her into your school.