Thank you for your questions.<br /><br />1. Suggest:<br /><br />I am writing this letter to express my interest in pursuing my PhD studies at the School of Keimon Engineering (SKE) at Duke University,specifically in Project 2016FIN5, <strong>which I can start&nbsp;</strong>in March 2016 or soon thereafter.<br /><br />2.&nbsp;<br /><br />Based on my serious intention of research and my correlated background, I believe I can fulfill your academic expectations and I believe doing this project will shed light on my long path to prosperity."<br /><br />I deleted this not because it was awkward but rather it is&nbsp;grandiose, or what is termed overwriting.<br /><br />You could put it as the next to last sentence, if you feel you must include it.<br /><br />However, I submit that the point in this deleted sentence is made clear in this included sentence:&nbsp;<br /><br />I want to reiterate my strong interest in SKE and express my interest in participating in Project 2016FIN5.&nbsp;<br />
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