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How should I ask for a college interview via email (HELP!!!)?

I'm applying to MIT, and the first test in the application process is that you have to email the interviewer yourself to schedule an interview- there is no form. How in the h*ll do I phrase it so I don't come off a brown noser, but also not disrespectful?

I hate the first sentence!!!! I'm not supposed to start with 'I", but what do I say?

This is what I've got:

Dr.X,

Thank you for conducting these interviews, as it truly does provide a valuable perspective. I am a student at Y High School in XYX. I am applying to MIT early action, and I would like to schedule an interview with you. I have a somewhat unusual school schedule, so I have free time in the middle of the day and after school. Please let me know what would work for you.

Thank you,

First (Nickname) Last

I actually want to get in to MIT very badly, so how can I ask without sounding stupid???

Thanks for reading!

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Get rid of the first sentence. It is unnecessary. You maybe could start with the "I am applying to MIT Early Action, and I would like to schedule an interview with you" sentence so they don't have to dig through the paragraph in order to know what you want. Then identify yourself, and the last two sentences are fine (although you may want to give an idea of when you want to interview, like which month/week/ASAP)

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Scheduling An Interview Email

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