Independence DECA

Letter of Recommendation Request

We know it looks long, but the more information you provide, the better your letter will be. Not all fields are required. The higher the quality of the information, the better the work product he can produce — so please put some thought into your answers. This is your future, and there are few things in life more important than a quality education.

Please also send your educational résumé and/or vitae to Mr. Chiles via email.

Legal Name

Please list your legal name as it appears on your transcripts and government-issued ID.

First name*

Last name*

Nickname

The name you go by, if it differs from your legal name. e.g. if your legal name is Jonathon and you go by Jon or Jack, list that here.

Nickname

Contact & Logistics

Email*

Please list an email address that you regularly check.

Where can he call in case of last-minute questions?*

When does your letter need to be submitted?*

How does your letter need to be submitted?*

You & Mr. Chiles

How many years have you known Mr. Chiles?*

Was Mr. Chiles your teacher?*

If so, what classes did you take or are you currently enrolled in?

Was Mr. Chiles your DECA advisor?*

Was Mr. Chiles your Assistant Principal Intern?

If so, in what capacity did you interact with one another?

About You

Please tell him about you.*

Pretend like you have not met. What would you like the people reading your letter to know? What makes you different? Why are you exceptional? What are your strengths? What makes you stand out?

What are your plans for the future?

What are your career goals and aspirations?

Have you received a scholarship?

Academics

What is your GPA?*

What is your weighted GPA?*

What is your class rank?*

Please list all of the AP courses you have taken.

If you have taken the tests, please list the results as well.

What is your SAT score?*

If you have taken it multiple times, give your average score and your best score.

What is your ACT score?*

If you have taken it multiple times, give your average score and your best score.

If you have not taken the SAT/ACT, or are not including them, please share why.

In Your Own Words

Write a third-person paragraph about yourself that details how you have used one or more of the traits below.*

Leadership · Potential · Skills/Abilities · Strengths · Dependability · Consistency · Persistence · Motivation · Character · Contributions (to class or community) · Accomplishments

What are your academic interests and goals?*

Be as detailed as you like — this is one of the primary elements they look for.

What are your personal strengths and values?*

Be as detailed as you like — this is one of the primary elements they look for.

Do you have any memorable moments where Mr. Chiles was present that you'd like to share?

Be as detailed as you like.

Activities & Awards

Please list all extracurricular, co-curricular, and outside leadership positions.

Start with the most current dates, working backward to your freshman year.

Please list any awards you have received. Select those that apply.

Anything Else

Is there anything else that you would like to have added?*

Is there something that you think Mr. Chiles would like to know?

Sent directly to Mr. Chiles.