Dear {Mr./Mrs./Ms. Last Name}, I am writing to state my intent to join the {program name} at {institution name} of a Doctor of Philosophy degree. I learned about the program through {name of source}, and it would be an honor to join such a {positive qualities} program. I am {mention your academic achievements}.

Dear admissions committee, It is a privilege to be writing to you at this time to state my intent to pursue a degree in counseling psychology at Northwestern University. I’ve been following the details of the PhD program, and it would be an honor to take part in such a well-developed and successful program.