Email Studio: Email: Asking an Advisor About a Deadline
Core · about 7 minutes · aim for 100-150 words.
Your task
You are applying for a scholarship, but your official transcript will not be ready until after the application deadline. Write an email to your academic advisor, Dr. Patel.
Your email must:
- Explain the situation with your application
- Ask whether the deadline can be extended
- Describe what you can submit by the original deadline
0 words · target ≈ 100-150 words
Model email & full-answer points — after writing
Subject: Question About the Scholarship Application Deadline
Dear Dr. Patel,
I am a junior majoring in economics, and I am applying for the College of Arts and Sciences scholarship. I am writing because I have a problem with one part of my application, and I wanted to ask for your advice.
The application requires an official transcript, which I requested from the registrar two weeks ago. Unfortunately, the registrar's office has told me that, because of a system update, my transcript will not be ready until three days after the application deadline.
Would it be possible to receive a short extension for submitting the transcript? I can submit every other part of the application — the application form, my personal statement, and both recommendation letters — by the original deadline. Only the transcript would arrive late.
Thank you for considering my request. I would be grateful for any guidance you can offer.
Sincerely,
Maria Gonzalez
A full answer must
- State who you are and what you are applying for in the first paragraph
- Explain the problem with evidence that it is outside your control
- Ask the deadline question directly and politely
- Offer a partial submission to show responsibility and good faith
- Address the advisor respectfully without demanding the outcome
Self-evaluation checklist — the 10-point review
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