Letter to Admissions Director

75 Joicey Boulevard

Toronto ON

M5M 2T4

4 December 2007

Mr. Dave Budden

Director of Admissions and Assistant Head of Upper School

Crescent School

2365 Bayview Avenue

Toronto ON

M2L 1A2

Dear Mr. Budden,

I am currently a student at The Sterling Hall School which I have been attending since Grade 1. This year in Grade 8, I have earned the role of Athletic Prefect which I am thrilled about. This is my first choice of schools and you have received my application. We first met on Tuesday December 11 for our interview. Crescent is my school of choice because I would be a great asset to Crescent and I have a growing interest in your school and all it has to offer.

I feel I would be a great asset to your school because I am an all-round, talented student. I am continuously at the top of my class academically, I play the alto and tenor sax for SHS’s “Intermediate Band”, I am very athletic, and I am a leader. Since Grade 1, I have won the Proficiency Award for academic excellence 6 times which took a lot of hard work and determination. Last year I participated in the CISMF Concert Band at Roy Thomson Hall as a 2^nd alto saxophone. This year, I am participating except as a 1^st alto saxophone! As stated earlier, I am the Athletic Prefect. I lead 4 Athletic Captains and 2 Sports Captains. I am also the U14 SHS basketball team captain. In school I participate on a team every term and outside of school I play tennis once a week, ski on the weekends, and used to play Provincial level soccer until I switched over to baseball this year. Also, I am a positive influence in the classroom, I participate in class discussions, and I get along with my classmates. This is why I feel I am right for your school.

I also have an keen interest in Crescent School. I am fascinated by all the trips that are offering such as Kenya, Honduras, and Marine Biology. Your AP program is perfect for me and the academics are extremely strong. Something that really caught my eye was when on my tour; we saw a chemistry class going outside to “blow something up”. Your athletics teams are stellar along with your facilities. All the clubs going on at Crescent School are great and I can’t think of any reason why NOT to come to this school. Their music and media arts programs are excellent and this all-round school is perfect for my all-round character.

In conclusion, I feel Crescent is the school for me and I would fit in perfectly. I am already friends with numerous students in Grade 8 currently at Crescent School; and from what they’re like I can’t wait to make more. I look forward to our interview on Tuesday and to you learning a little bit about me and me learning a bit about you.

Sincerely,

Alex Mahoney