Hint: A letter of intent is essentially a statement of purpose addressed in a formal letter format. A statement of purpose and a personal statement have similar goals. Your statement should show ...

Alternatively, some funders will ask that you submit an initial letter of intent to apply for a program for which they have a formal proposal request process (a Request for Proposal, or RFP).

Are you on the waitlist at your top-choice school? If so, it is wise to send a letter of intent but, again, only if that school has indicated they are open to receiving further correspondence from ...