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      • 1. Find Out if You Need Letters

        1. Find Out if You Need Letters

        Not all schools need them.

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      • 2. Ask Your Teacher and Counselor

        2. Ask Your Teacher and Counselor

        All Common App schools require a counselor letter in addition to any teacher letters.

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      • 3. Complete a Brag Sheet for your Teacher(s) and a Brag Sheet for your Counselor

        3. Complete a Brag Sheet for your Teacher(s) and a Brag Sheet for your Counselor

        Check your college's requirements.

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      • 4. Complete the FERPA Waiver in the Common App

        4. Complete the FERPA Waiver in the Common App

        This step waives your right to see the letters (colleges want it that way).

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      • 5. Formalize the Requests in Naviance (only for teacher letters)

        5. Formalize the Requests in Naviance (only for teacher letters)

        This step creates the portal for the teacher to upload your letter.

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      • 6. Communicate with your Counselor about Common App schools

        6. Communicate with your Counselor about Common App schools

        Since there isn't a Counselor request in Naviance, you must communicate directly.

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      • 7. Follow Up With Your Teacher & Counselor

        7. Follow Up With Your Teacher & Counselor

        You are in charge of the process.

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      • 8. Thank Your Teacher & Counselor

        8. Thank Your Teacher & Counselor

        Writing letters is an extra task on top of regular duties. Be sure you thank your recommenders!

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      • Letter Writer isn't a Shorewood Teacher? Read this.

        Letter Writer isn't a Shorewood Teacher? Read this.

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      • Want tips for getting great letters?

        Want tips for getting great letters?

        Even though you will not be able to screen your letters, there is a lot you can do to guide the process.

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