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Sample Letter Declining Offer of Admission to Graduate Study

By Tara Kuther, Ph.D., About.com

Dear Dr Smith (or Admissions Committee):

I am writing in response to your offer of admission to the Clinical Psychology program at Graduate University. I appreciate your interest in me, but I regret to inform you that I will not be accepting your offer of admission. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Rebecca R. Student

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