Question 32
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2019
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a formal letter of complaint to the admissions office of your university about a mistaken rejection letter you received. In your letter you must:
- reference the original rejection dated 12 March 2026 (reference number AD‑2026‑045),
- explain why you believe the decision is erroneous,
- propose a specific remedy (re‑consideration of your application),
- maintain a polite yet persuasive tone throughout.
Your letter should follow the correct business‑letter format and be no more than 250 words.
Answer Options
A.
Your Name
123 University Road
Lagos, Nigeria
12 April 2026
Admissions Office
University of Lagos
Akoka, Lagos
Hey there,
I got a rejection letter dated 12 March 2026 (ref AD‑2026‑045) and I think it's a mistake. My transcript shows I got first‑class, so why was I rejected? Please fix this.
Thanks,
Your Name
B.
Your Name
123 University Road
Lagos, Nigeria
12 April 2026
Admissions Office
University of Lagos
Akoka, Lagos
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to contest the rejection I received concerning my application for the B.Sc. Computer Science programme. I believe the decision was made in error because my final year transcript, which confirms a first‑class standing, was inadvertently omitted from the supporting documents.
Enclosed is the missing transcript. I kindly request that my application be reconsidered.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
[Signature]
Your Name
Correct Answer
C.
Your Name
123 University Road
Lagos, Nigeria
12 April 2026
Admissions Office
University of Lagos
Akoka, Lagos
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to respectfully contest the rejection letter dated 12 March 2026 (reference AD‑2026‑045) concerning my application for the B.Sc. Computer Science programme. I believe the decision was made in error because my final year transcript, which confirms a first‑class standing, was inadvertently omitted from the supporting documents.
Enclosed with this letter is the missing transcript and a copy of the email confirming its submission on 5 March 2026. Given this oversight, I kindly request that my application be re‑considered in light of the complete academic record.
I would be grateful if the admissions committee could review the updated file and inform me of the outcome within two weeks. I remain enthusiastic about contributing to the university community and am happy to provide any further information required.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours faithfully,
[Signature]
Your Name
D.
Your Name
123 University Road
Lagos, Nigeria
12 April 2026
Admissions Office
University of Lagos
Akoka, Lagos
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to respectfully contest the rejection letter dated 12 March 2026 (reference AD‑2026‑045) concerning my application for the B.Sc. Computer Science programme. I believe the decision was made in error because my final year transcript, which confirms a first‑class standing, was inadvertently omitted from the supporting documents. Additionally, I would like to point out that my extracurricular achievements, including leading the university coding club and winning the national hackathon, further demonstrate my suitability for the programme. Enclosed with this letter is the missing transcript and a copy of the email confirming its submission on 5 March 2026. Given this oversight, I kindly request that my application be re‑considered in light of the complete academic record. I would appreciate a response within two weeks and am happy to provide any further information required. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours faithfully,
[Signature]
Your Name
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Your Name
123 University Road
Lagos, Nigeria
12 April 2026
Admissions Office
University of Lagos
Akoka, Lagos
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to respectfully contest the rejection letter dated 12 March 2026 (reference AD‑2026‑045) concerning my application for the B.Sc. Computer Science programme. I believe the decision was made in error because my final year transcript, which confirms a first‑class standing, was inadvertently omitted from the supporting documents.
Enclosed with this letter is the missing transcript and a copy of the email confirming its submission on 5 March 2026. Given this oversight, I kindly request that my application be re‑considered in light of the complete academic record.
I would be grateful if the admissions committee could review the updated file and inform me of the outcome within two weeks. I remain enthusiastic about contributing to the university community and am happy to provide any further information required.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours faithfully,
[Signature]
Your Name
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2019
English Language
Question 32.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2019
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
.