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Please stop starting letters like this…

Please stop starting letters like this…

Phyllis L. F. RippeyDecember 10, 2024May 18, 2026

Dear Admissions/Grant Funding/Whatever committee,

My name is Phyllis Rippey and I’m applying for your program in _______________. blah blah blah…

Sincerely,

Phyllis Rippey

Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop starting letters, statements of purpose, emails, or any other kind of persuasive writing by stating your name.… Read More “Please stop starting letters like this…”

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