Teacher Recommendations
Most schools require at least 1 teacher recommendation. Some schools may require 2 or more. Review each school's requirements on The Common App website or at the school website (if the school is not a member of The Common App organization). The Common App has a standard format they ask teachers to use.
Seniors should ask teachers late in their Junior year and follow up early in their Senior year. Consider teachers who you think will write a favorable recommendation and ask them in person if they are willing to recommend you.
Students must ensure that the teachers are aware of the earliest application deadline so that the recommendation can be completed on time.
Some teachers will fill out the form and send it directly via Naviance. Other teachers may ask you for envelopes (stamped and addressed) to send the forms to the schools you are applying to. Ask your teacher how they plan to submit the information.
Once teachers have completed your recommendations, thank them in person and in writing.
Seniors should ask teachers late in their Junior year and follow up early in their Senior year. Consider teachers who you think will write a favorable recommendation and ask them in person if they are willing to recommend you.
Students must ensure that the teachers are aware of the earliest application deadline so that the recommendation can be completed on time.
Some teachers will fill out the form and send it directly via Naviance. Other teachers may ask you for envelopes (stamped and addressed) to send the forms to the schools you are applying to. Ask your teacher how they plan to submit the information.
Once teachers have completed your recommendations, thank them in person and in writing.
