Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about the LOR process on the Common App. How do I add my letters of recommendation to my application? I have teachers who are willing to write them, but I'm not exactly sure where to go or what to do on the Common App site to get those letters attached to my colleges. Can someone walk me through it?
9 months agoHey there! Absolutely, I can walk you through it. First, log into your Common App account, and then click on the 'My Colleges' section. Choose one of the colleges you're applying to, and navigate to the 'Recommenders and FERPA' section. You'll need to complete the FERPA Release Authorization before you can invite recommenders.
Once that's done, you'll see an option to 'Invite Recommenders.' Here you can enter your teachers' names and email addresses. They'll receive an email prompt to submit their letters on your behalf. Remember, you can't actually view the letters on Common App—they go straight to the colleges.
Make sure your teachers know the deadlines and give them plenty of time to write. Also, it’s a good idea to thank them for helping you in this important step of your application journey. Good luck!
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