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1. Find Out if You Need Letters
Many schools do not require and / or do not want letters. UW Seattle, UW Bothell, WSU, Central, Eastern, and all community colleges do NOT want letters and will not read them if they are submitted.
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2. Ask Your Teacher and Counselor
Most 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
Check your college's requirements.
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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)
This step creates the portal for the teacher to upload your letter.
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6. Communicate with your Counselor if you need a counselor letter
Since there isn't a Counselor request in Naviance, you must communicate directly.
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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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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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