Business writing (деловое письмо). Палагина С.С. - 16 стр.

application form is a special form developed by University, Institute, College,
Conference to provide more specific information about the applicants and to
formalize all the information about them for better data processing.
     The application form usualy includes the folowing sections: general information
about the institution, benefits, responsibilities, applicants’ criteria, closing date for
applications.

     The application form contains usually:

     - PERSONAL DATA: Family name/Legal name (last, first, middle)
       Title (Mr. Mrs.Miss.Ms.Dr.etc.)
       Sex (male, female)
       Permanent home address, phone/fax number, e-mail or present address
       Place and date of birth
       Marital status (single, married, divorced, widowed)
       Military status

     - ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
     It usually includes all academic qualifications obtained since completing
secondary education, stating the institutions attended, the main subjects of study and
when the main courses started and finished. Usually the applicants attach photocopies
of all relevant academic certificates or transcripts, with accompanying translations
into English, if they are issued in another language.
     - PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND listing all positions held since completing
secondary education.
     - RESIDENCY ISSUES (citizenship, permanent residence status, previous
country of residence).
     - PROPOSED COURSE OF STUDY: What qualifications would you like to
obtain, in what subjects? At which institution would you like to study or conduct
research? Are you applying for a fully funded scholarship? Often the applicants are
asked to attach LETTERS FROM TWO REFEREES (both of whom should be
professional or academic) in support of the application, sometimes it’s necessary to
attach the PERSONAL ESSAYS. The Personal Essay provides individualized
information about the applicant, his/her ambitions, interests.
     - At the end you can find applicant’s OBLIGATIONS while studying.
       All the application forms shoud be filled in clearly or typed.

      1.4.9 Exercise

     Ms.West filled her application form in. But she has forgotten to fill in some
sections. Do it instead of her.

APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION

Texas A & M International University Office of Admission and Advisement
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