june 29, 20xx
Dear bill,
what shocking news to me when i was told by mr. lewis that you could not pass the entrance examination. this means you have to wait for another year to attend the next entrance examination.
i quite understand how you feel now. still you have many more chances to try.
so i hope that you will not take this to heart, and will get ready to try again. i am sure you will easily succeed next time.
yours,
elizabeth