How to Write a MBA Program Cover Letter

When you are applying to a master's of business administration program, you must ensure that the cover letter stands out above the rest of the competition. Since the admission rate is extremely low, writing a cover letter is one step to making sure that your application is noticed.

1. Create a separate cover letter for each program you choose to apply to. Each program is geared toward a different goal, so setting up a series of generic cover letters for each one will diminish the value of the end result. When you create each letter, make sure that you make mention of the specific program’s focus.


2. Include specifics about why you are interested in this specific program in the first paragraph. Even though this paragraph must be short, including these details will provoke the admissions counselor to continue reading through the letter. This is only if you have expressed a specific interest in various aspects of the program. If the admissions representative feels as though you are being generic, your cover letter will only be scanned through.


3. Include interests you have that relate to business as well as those that are outside of your school interests. By including a wide variety of interests and activities you are interested in, you show the school that you are a well-rounded individual.


4. Briefly describe the letters of recommendation and the sources that wrote them. Even though you are including the actual letters with the application, including a brief introduction to them provides the representative with inside information on your relationship with the person who is recommending you.