[nagdu] Letters of Introduction

Kody Keplinger kodytheduff at gmail.com
Wed Sep 26 13:37:14 UTC 2012


Thanks for all the input, guys!  I just finished my letter and sent it off.
 I kept it pretty simple, with some specifics about my job and personality
and other things that might be important to know about my lifestyle. I
think it's a pretty good letter, so I'm pleased.  Thanks again for helping!

On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 9:21 AM, Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net> wrote:

> I always write a letter with my application.  I figure the more they know,
> the better chance of finding the right match for me.
> I tell them about my lifestyle--where I work, what kind of environment I
> walk through, how much I usually walk, that I almost always take public
> transit instead of a private car, the qualities I like or dislike in a
> dog--anything I think will be helpful to them in finding me a good match.
> It usually comes to a page or two.
> Tracy
>
> > Kody, just take a deep breath and write the letter. They want to know who
> > you are. You did get some good advice. In the part of the TSE application
> > where they wanted more about you, I actually wrote so much that I thought
> > that it was isulting to them, but that was after a failed experience. I
> > told them what could have been titled "A Day in the Life of Cindy." They
> > told me they appreciated it because it helped them to better know me.
> Just
> > think about what your life is like at home, imagine a dog in that life,
> > and then shamelessly write. It isn't such a big deal as this, not like
> > applying for a job. You are going to be fine, I just know it.
> >
> > CL
> >
> > On Sep 25, 2012, at 10:59 PM, Kody Keplinger wrote:
> >
> >> Hey guys. It's me again.  I'm working on my guide dog applications, and
> >> one
> >> wants a "letter of introduction."  I've been sitting here for an hour,
> >> trying to figure out what I should put in this letter (aside from my
> >> breed
> >> preference.)  I've written a few beginnings, then worried I was saying
> >> too
> >> much or repeating myself from other documents I've turned in.
> >>
> >> Has anyone else written such a letter? What did you put in yours? What
> >> things should I emphasize or mention? Also, about how long were your
> >> letters? Any info, really, would help with this.
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >> Kody
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