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Letter Advising a Friend About a University Course

5 Sample Responses · Bands 7.0–8.0

A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter give details of the course you took at the university explain why you recommend the university give some advice about how to apply You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear …………………… ,

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Response 01

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Dear Victor, Hope this letter finds you in good health and spirit. I sure also would like to thank you for trusting me with such an important matter. So, here is what I've to say in response to your queries about the Pharmacy course at Monash University. I understand that you also want to pursue a bachelor degree in Pharmacy from Monash University which I attended. By the way, pharmacy is not an easy subject since it involves very complex techniques and skills of preparing and dispensing medicines or drugs, and thus saving human life also. Students attending pharmacy degrees will learn how different types of drugs affect the human body and mind and how they interact when mixed together.

Response 02

209 words

Dear Ramya, I hope this letter finds you well. It’s come to my attention that you’re contemplating applying for the Molecular Biology course at university, and I couldn’t be more excited for you. Having pursued this very course myself, I can attest to its richness and depth in exploring the complexities of cellular mechanisms and genetic engineering.

Response 03

197 words

Dear Anant, I trust this letter finds you in high spirits. The news of your interest in applying for the Astrophysics course at university fills me with great excitement, as it brings back fond memories of my own academic journey in this captivating field.

Response 04

261 words

Dear Nairit, I hope this letter finds you well. I’m excited to hear that you’re considering applying for the same course I took at Oxford University. Pursuing a degree in Computer Science was an incredible experience, and I’d be more than happy to share my thoughts and advice.

Response 05

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Dear Ruhan, I hope you’re doing great! I am excited to learn that you’re considering applying for the same course that I studied at university. I’d be happy to share my experience and offer some advice to help you with your decision.

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