- Shorewood High
- College Applications
College and Career Center
- College & Career Main
- College & More ONLINE
- Apprenticeships
- Area & Virtual Events
- Blog
- Camps, Internships, and Opportunities
- College Applications
- College Athletics
- College Fit
- College: International
- Community Service Events
- Financial Aid
- Gap Year
- High School & Beyond Plan/ Senior Project
- Jobs
- Military
- Multicultural Opportunities
- Naviance
- Scholarships
- School Profile
- Special Events
- Testing
- Transition After High School
- What to Do When
- Do You Need Volunteers?
- Recommended Resources
-
No Headlines to display
-
2. Ask Your Teacher and Counselor
All Common App schools require a counselor letter in addition to any teacher letters.
No Headlines to display -
3. Complete a Brag Sheet for your Teacher(s) and a Brag Sheet for your Counselor
Check your college's requirements.
No Headlines to display -
4. Complete the FERPA Waiver in the Common App
This step waives your right to see the letters (colleges want it that way).
No Headlines to display -
5. Formalize the Requests in Naviance (only for teacher letters)
This step creates the portal for the teacher to upload your letter.
No Headlines to display -
6. Communicate with your Counselor about Common App schools
Since there isn't a Counselor request in Naviance, you must communicate directly.
No Headlines to display -
No Headlines to display
-
8. Thank Your Teacher & Counselor
Writing letters is an extra task on top of regular duties. Be sure you thank your recommenders!
No Headlines to display -
No Headlines to display
-
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.
No Headlines to display