Writing a letter of apology.

Number_25

Number_25

Number_25

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Hey guys,

Well I buggered up today, so I've decided that I should write a letter of apology to the Dean and ask for the chance to resit in August.

I've never had to write a letter like this before and I need some help.

This is what I've got so far.

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If any of you can help me improve this then you'd be a lifesaver!

Much love,

N25.
 
The letter itself looks alright to me - it seems to say what you want it to. You'll be allowed to resit it anyway, but you'll probably be restricted to a pass grade (if my experience of failing exams is anything to go by :p).

I wouldn't beat youself up about it too much, these things happen, what's done is done, just make sure you pass the resit.
 
Well, if I'm brutally honest, it reads a bit immaturely. Needs to sound a bit more professional.

This is how I'd put it if it were me:

Dear "Mr Dean"

I am writing to you to apologise for my failure to attend and sit the Mathematics Driving License for Computer Science exam on 19/01/2013.

I missed the exam due to a mistake made by myself when reading the exam timetable, and as a result of this, I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience I have caused to you or the university.

I would like to discuss the possibility of re-sitting the exam with you, but I understand if this is not possible, due to the strict policy the University has on missing exams.

None the less, you can be assured that I will be taking steps to ensure that this does not happen again.

Thank you for your time, and again, I extend my apologies to both you and the University.

Sincerely,

Number_25
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The guy above put it a bit more 'maturely' as he says. It does read a little better.

Also if you are allowed to re-sit I can tell you almost defiantly it will be limited to a pass grade, since it was your own fault you missed it.
 
I don't think it reads immaturely, but rather the OP's panic and sincere regret at the fact he missed the exam is coming through, which might add a bit of weight to the reason why he missed the exam.

It might be beneficial to keep the letter close to how he typed it as the words came to him. The original version sounds more genuine than the proposed version, well imo anyway.

Each to their own though. :)
 
shoot1st said:
I don't think it reads immaturely, but rather the OP's panic and sincere regret at the fact he missed the exam is coming through, which might add a bit of weight to the reason why he missed the exam.

It might be beneficial to keep the letter close to how he typed it as the words came to him. The original version sounds more genuine than the proposed version, well imo anyway.

Each to their own though. :)
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I agree.

the only thing I would edit is 'the main cause' to 'the cause' as it seem like there are no other causes.
 
According to Debrett's, the letter should begin 'Dear Dean' or 'Dear Mr Dean' and the envelope should be addresses to 'The Very Rev the Dean of Aberystwyth'.

Dear Mr Dean comma not colon

examination not exam

University's

The main cause for this was because is not good grammar. 'The cause for this was due to me misreading'

I hope that I will not would

Double space after August

remove and that I have learnt (sic) from my mistakes

Finally:

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I too prefer the original version, and feel that it covers all that needs to be said in a genuine and sincere, but apologetic sounding manner.

The Dear xxx comments made above are also very valid though, and should be taken on board by the OP.

Good Luck!
 
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