You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish. Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter explain why you cannot keep the appointment apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it

Dear Sir, I hope
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letter finds you in good health and in the best spirits. I am writing
this
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letter in response to the
schedule
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interview
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at Lambton
college
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College
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, Toronto
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the Quality Assurance program on the 25th of August.
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, I would like to thank you
that
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you
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consider
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me an ideal candidate, but unfortunately, I am unable to attend
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interview
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on that date. Actually, one of my best friends recently got engaged, and he has invited me to attend his
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on the same day in Montreal. I am really sorry for not being a part of
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interview
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. As I deeply connected with my friend, Raj, and a strong
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since
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our childhood. He would be deeply hurt
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if he did not find me there. It would be better for me if you
reschedule
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the
interview
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again
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. One more thing, I want to know is
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,
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how much time it would take for an
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or is there any test
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which I need to practice before the
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. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully, Sam.

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content
Cut long parts and keep one main idea in each paragraph.
content
Be clear about the need to reschedule; avoid extra personal detail.
format
Use a simple, polite format: greeting, short reason, request, closing.
tone
Polite opening and closing are good.
content
You state the goal to reschedule and ask about time/tests.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • regrettably
  • previous engagement
  • commitment
  • unavoidable
  • sincere apology
  • reschedule
  • accommodate
  • flexibility
  • adequate preparation
  • assessment
  • inconvenience
  • availability
  • alternative appointment
  • invitation
  • admissions tutor
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