You wish to apply for a new college course, but you are unsure about the details of cost, duration and subjects posted on the college website. Write an email to the relevant person in admissions at the college, asking them to clarify these points for you. In this email, Say what your interest is Explain why the website is unclear Request the information that you need

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Dear Mr. Smith, I am interested in
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course
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year and I have seen your name on the college
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as the contact for admission queries. I have several questions for you, and I hope you can help.
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, regarding the cost of the
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, is the fee of $99 per month or for the whole
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? Is it possible to pay in monthly instalments, or is the fee paid
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full upfront? The
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says that 'the other payment options are available' but there is no explanation.
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, can you tell me what the exact dates of the
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are? Your
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says 'Summer to autumn' but I cannot see any dates relating to
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. I would be grateful for precise dates, including when I need to pay for the
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and buy the books and so on.
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, I would appreciate some information about the
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content itself, including the details of the equipment to be used and the wording of the certificate I will receive
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. The
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says that I should contact you
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. Thank you for your help, and I look forward to receiving the information requested. Kind Regards, Shakir Ali
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