Analyze your college’s application and the writing prompt or prompts included. Is the Director of Admissions seeking a particular kind of answer? Is everything factual and to the point, or is there room for creativity? Is the Director looking for a direct letter or a distinct essay? If provided with multiple prompts, which question, when answered, would present your best self?
Write openly and honestly, answering the question or questions at hand completely and without digressing. Say as much as possible in as few words as possible while focusing on maintaining clarity.
Self-edit. First look for minute spelling and grammatical errors, then read thoroughly for content, ensuring that your entire piece appropriately fits the writing prompt. Revise as necessary.
Seek other editors. Ask for help from peers who are adept with the written word, and progress to advice and revisions from tutors, guidance counselors and instructors. Revise as necessary.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until you are fully satisfied with the piece you wrote.
Research the college’s information. A letter to the Director of Admissions will look more impressive with a formal address using the Director's name rather than a generic “Dear Director of Admissions.” Also, use your research to verify the proper mailing address and routing for your application and letter. Mail everything according to the instructions enclosed in your application (business letter envelope, manila envelope, etc.).