How to Write a Letter Asking for an Extension

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Prepare a header section.. Employ a formal and full salutation.. Use a concise paragraph format.

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Steps

1

Prepare a header section.

Step 1

Prepare a header section.

2

Employ a formal and full salutation.

Step 2

Employ a formal and full salutation.

3

Use a concise paragraph format.

Step 3

Use a concise paragraph format.

4

Pay attention to your concluding remarks.

Step 4

Pay attention to your concluding remarks.

5

Include your full name and signature.

Step 5

Include your full name and signature.

6

Write the letter as soon as you can.

Step 6

Write the letter as soon as you can.

7

Determine how much extra time you will need.

Step 7

Determine how much extra time you will need.

8

Be aware of the existing rules.

Step 8

Be aware of the existing rules.

9

Include a sound explanation for your request.

Step 9

Include a sound explanation for your request.

10

Provide a few carefully chosen details as part of your request.

Step 10

Provide a few carefully chosen details as part of your request.

11

Stay positive in tone and content.

Step 11

Stay positive in tone and content.

12

Proofread your letter prior to submitting it.

Step 12

Proofread your letter prior to submitting it.

13

Make or save a copy of your letter.

Step 13

Make or save a copy of your letter.

14

Place it in the standard mail.

Step 14

Place it in the standard mail.

15

Email your extension request.

Step 15

Email your extension request.

16

Make a phone call instead of writing.

Step 16

Make a phone call instead of writing.

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