Formal letter to university asking for information?

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Forums · ESL Reading and Writing · Formal, General & Business Letter Writing
Hello, I don't know if my letter is correct... And maybe it's too short.
I want that someone would tell his\her opinion Emotion: smile Thanks.

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing you to get more information about Film and Media
studies in XXX university.

I am 11th form student from (country). Next year I am planning to study
in your university. I would be pleasant if you could tell me which initiation exams
are required to study Film and Media courses.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,
 Viktorija XXX
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Short is good.

Dear Sir or Madam, (In North America, we use a colon for formal letters, and a comma for informal. Here, you are okay with either.)

I am writing you to get request more information about your Film and Media studies in XXX university.

I am (11th form ... don't understand 11th form? from?, please explain) student from (country). Next year I am planning to study in at your university. I would be pleasant appreciate if you could tell me indicate which initiation exams are required to study Film and Media courses.

I am looking forward to receiving your response. hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,
Viktorija XXX (No need to send kisses)

I am assuming you had an earlier typo "from".

I am the 11th student from Venezuela. (Venezuela only has 11 students?) I think you meant to say something else. Please try this sentence again.
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Just thinking one sentence "sounds" awkward because of the "appreciate" and "indicate". Too many "ates".

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to request more information about your Film and Media studies.

I am (something) student from Argentina. Next year I am planning to study at your university. Could you please indicate which initiation exams (or other prerequisites) are required to study Film and Media courses?

Thank you for your kind consideration, and I look forward to receiving your response.

Yours faithfully,
Viktorija

Red text is optional, less the brackets.
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Please tell me is this correct or not? ASAP!!!!!
(address)
The Department Of Fine Arts At The University Of _____,
Dear Sir/ Madam,

I would be kindly obliged if you pay a little attention toward my letter. I am ____, studying in______College;Mumbai(India) in _____ Stream.
I would be very thankful if you could just help me out with the admission procedure and scholarships your University.

I want to pursue Journalism as my future career, primarily focusing on Fashion magzines. I am currently in my 12th Grade, i have my subjects selected as follows:
Physics, Chemistry, Biology,English, Hindi. I have always spent my time reflecting on my university life. Due to my fathers sudden death, I was unable to perform good in my examinations
and this bought a drop in my grades. Now I regret my failures and I would like to start over again. I am sure that I am now capable of tertiary study and I will do my best in every subject I enroll for next year.
Could you please indicate which initiation exams or other prerequisites I require.
I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
Yours Faithfully,
__________

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