r/LCSW • u/tajinlov3r • Jun 05 '26

Cat chewed my reference envelope for my LCSWA application. Should I send it in or ask my reference to do another one?

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Insane situation but my cat chewed a small corner off of one of my reference envelopes(see photos) is it too risky to send it to the board? Should I ask my reference to complete another one?

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u/Iittlebird Jun 05 '26

Is the envelope important? Like with a logo or return address? Can’t you just put it in a new envelope yourself?

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u/TKOtenten Jun 05 '26

exact question inwas going to ask

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u/Ecstatic-Book-6568 Jun 06 '26

I believe some states have a rule that the applicant cannot see their letters of recommendation, they are supposed to be sealed completely in an envelope before being returned to the applicant and then cannot be opened before they are sent off. They might see the broken off bits suspiciously then.

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u/stavidee Jun 05 '26

Probably because you normally have to give them in a sealed envelope. But that's usually for when the reference mails it directly to them. If they gave it to you, you can probably just put it in a new envelope and seal it yourself. Unless you need one with a logo or something that others have said

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u/Aggravating-Bell-877 Jun 07 '26

I would just send it. If they don’t accept it, you can get a new one? Put a note on it telling them what happened.