How to send emails to colleges/scholarship committees/teachers/employers/you name it:

START WITH A KIND INTRODUCTION. USE CORRECT GRAMMAR. BE CURTEOUS AND RESPECTFUL. SAY THANK YOU.

REACH OUT TO YOUR COLLEGE ADVISER IF YOU WANT ANOTHER SET OF EYES TO REVIEW YOUR EMAIL!

Here is an example email to an admissions rep about an issue on my application:

Dear [NAME OF REP IF KNOWN]/To whom it may concern [ SAY THIS IF REP'S NAME IS UNKNOWN],

I hope this email finds you doing well. My name is [YOUR NAME], and I have recently applied to [NAME THE SCHOOL]. I am having some issues with [DETAIL YOUR ISSUE]. I was hoping you may be able to assist me, and please let me know if you need any more information. I am looking forward to working with you and ensuring my application to [NAME YOUR SCHOOL] is complete.

Thank you for your time/I appreciate your support and time.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME]