To complete your Parcoursup wishes, you will be asked to enter additional documents from your background (CV, letter of recommendation, etc.) constituting your file and allowing you to apply for training.
Certain training courses (BTS, BUT, prepas, licenses, etc.) in high demand, with limited reception capacity, recruit the most motivated students on file... The cover letter via the “Motivated training project” area becomes strategic!
You must demonstrate that your choice of training is very carefully considered, and not just a quick click on Parcoursup... After the first step of entering wishes on March 9, you will have to motivate each wish (or abandon them).
Here is our advice and a sample cover letter to help you in this step, to be completed no later than Wednesday April 3, 2024 (11:59 p.m.).
Parcoursup cover letter: content
As with any cover letter, it is important to talk about yourself, to introduce yourself, as you would in an oral interview, and then to
answer the 2 questions
that every training manager asks
: why do you want to join this training? precisely', and why your profile matches the training
.
To help you, here is the sequence of ideas to follow:
1/Clearly announce the color
The intro to your cover letter must clearly state the purpose of your letter in order to immediately get to the purpose of your letter and show your determination.
2/The egocentric part: who are you?
Your background, your current training and the options/specialties chosen, your previous experiences (language stays, small jobs, passions, sports, participation in associations, etc.) and what qualities emerge from them: autonomy, interpersonal skills, creativity, responsibility, teamwork, rigor, challenge…
3/The “explanation” part: why this choice of training?
Always with the aim of linking your personality, experiences... With the targeted training and the inherent qualities to succeed in this field.
You must make the link between your background, your qualities and the area of training + specific training choices that you have made.
Parcoursup cover letter example
Here is a sample cover letter intended for the jury/managers of selective training on Parcoursup, this example which must be adapted to your profile allows you not to start from scratch in your writing!
Recommended format: 1,500 characters maximum, so keep it short and effective to be sure to be read.
Madam, Sir,
I would like to move towards accounting training and professions by joining your establishment, which is very recognized in this field and which offers an XXX License.
Passionate about mathematics, member of my high school's chess association, I chose the "mathematics" option because I like numbers and all the associated applications in the field of science and technology to which I would like. Also
sensitive
to artistic subjects, I also take small evening classes in music, a field that I find very complementary to numbers, but which I also appreciate for its need for rigor via music theory.
- Specify the extracurricular elements, exhibitions, meetings with former students who were able to guide/confirm your training project -
I
became aware of your establishment thanks to its reputation among the professionals I met during my orientation research. Also during the door days opened by your establishment I was able to meet accountants, analysts... who advised me to register with your establishment and especially this license, very well known for the quality of its training, particularly in the field of ...
show here that you are familiar with the establishment and the specialties of the targeted training (cite a specific subject or teacher).
I am very motivated to train quickly in this field, being also very curious to learn about other professions and applications of mathematics.
Please accept, Madam, Sir, the expression of my distinguished feelings.
Or another polite expression (this part may skip if you have exceeded the character limit)
Firstname name
(You can also avoid putting your name... to promote the anonymization of applications and thus avoid selection based on social origin)
Your letter must be constructed to be read in a “projective” way: to show where you come from and where you want to arrive (you have a project).
You must therefore follow a chronology to make your letter and this project readable as simply as possible.
Finally, in terms of style, the letter must reflect your personality.
Despite the necessary proofreading or advice (especially on spelling) from your loved ones or teachers: get help but keep your style!
Parcoursup cover letter: also see
Writing tips for writing your “motivated training project”
5 golden rules for writing your cover letter Parcoursup
Parcoursup.
“Motivated training project”: the 5 mistakes not to make
Test of paid CV and cover letter writing services Parcoursup
Parcoursup: who will read the candidates’ cover letters?
The step-by-step guide Parcoursup 2024
What is Parcoursup?
Summary instructions for use
The Parcoursup 2024 calendar: key dates to remember
What’s new on the Parcoursup site in 2024
Registration and entry of wishes: January 17 to March 14
Where to find your INE number to register on Parcoursup?
10 steps to register and enter your wishes on Parcoursup
What is a wish?
A multiple wish or a sub-wish?
5 tips for your orientation and to help you formulate your wishes
Complete and confirm your wishes: March 14 to April 3
Example of cover letter “motivated training project”
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Parcoursup: what is the Future Sheet?
Who prepares it?
Who can see it?
Parcoursup: our writing advice for “My preference”
Admission/answers phase: May 30 to July 12
The 4 possible answers to your training wishes on Parcoursup
Parcoursup: waiting list and call list, what's the difference?
Parcoursup: what to do if you only get refusals?
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