Addressing admissions in a cover letter

Applying to College
1

So i have to send my resume to the colleges since i couldnt send it online along with the common app and im sending the resume with a cover letter

how do i adress admissions, hello my name is…?

and should i even say anything too complex on this letter

2

<p>i didn't submit a cover letter
they'll know just to put it in your file</p>

3

<p>I used a cover letter in my ED application because i included a published paper and my CV.</p>

4

<p>abrandel, how did you start the letter off?</p>