diff --git a/undercover/routes.py b/undercover/routes.py
index b9c8dcb..140ebe4 100644
--- a/undercover/routes.py
+++ b/undercover/routes.py
@@ -68,10 +68,10 @@ class CLForm(Form):
         [validators.Length(min=4, max=9999)],
         default=(
             "My name is {\\username}. I'm excited for the opportunity to work as "
-            "{\\jobAndPronoun} with your company.  I think my {\\skillTypes} knowledge "
-            "of {\\mySkills} could contribute well to your team.\n\n"
+            "{\\jobAndPronoun} with your company.  I think with my {\\skillTypes} knowledge "
+            "of {\\mySkills}, there's a lot I could contribute to your team.\n\n"
 
-            "I am passionate about what I do, and I think we would work well together.\n\n"
+            "I am passionate about what I do, and I believe we would work well together.\n\n"
 
             "Thank you for your consideration."
         )