Writing a Letter of Introduction/Intent

A letter of intent should convey to the readers who you are and why your area of interest and your ultimate career goals can be obtained through attending the application school. Write a 1 to 2 page letter that is specific to each school you are applying for. It should include the following:

1) An introductory statement discussing why YOU want to be an anthropologist and what YOU want to study in graduate school. Why is this area of study important to YOU. Basically assignment A.

2) Briefly review your acadmeic achievements.

3) Review your experiences in anthropological practice: class work, publications, presentations, fieldschools.

4) Name the school you are applying to and indicate which professors you wish to work with and why

5) What do you plan to do with your graduate degree, i.e., what type of employment do you hoping to seek after you finish your degree.

SUCCESSFUL USFSP STUDENT LETTERS OF INTENT

Cultural Example

Medical Example

Archaeology Example