Does Naviance automatically send letters of recommendation?

Yes. Naviance is how you will request transcripts and letters of recommendation, and is the way that the counseling office knows to send which of your materials to which schools. The school also sends a school profile with each application, and this is automatic when you use Naviance.

How do I get a Letter of Recommendation on Naviance?

Do letters of recommendation get sent directly to school?

Typically, these envelopes should be sent to the school's undergraduate admissions office. As with all your recommenders, make sure this teacher knows your deadlines, and follow up with her to check that she sent it in. Don't worry if this package arrives before you submit your application.

Does Naviance automatically send transcripts?

You must check the box to request a transcript through Naviance. Adding a school to “Colleges I'm Applying To” will not automatically request a transcript. Transcripts that need letters of recommendation will be sent in order of when they are requested. Please know we need at least two weeks before your first deadline.

How to see if Letter of Recommendation is submitted on Common App?

To check the status of the items your assigned recommenders have submitted, please view your Common Application dashboard (click 'Status' then 'Recommenders and FERPA'). Please also ensure your assigned counselor and recommenders submit all their respective items via the Common Application, Parchment, or via mail.

Requesting a Letter of Recommendation in Naviance

Am I able to see my letter of recommendation?

According to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), students have the right to view their personal files, which include their recommendation letters. However, while this act gives them the option to view their files, they have the option to waive this right.

Does Common App automatically send letters of recommendation?

For the Common App, the teacher uploads the letter only once. After the recommendation is uploaded to the Common App, it is available for all colleges you, the student, direct this recommendation to. When you prepare your application to each individual college, you choose which letters to send to this college.

Does Naviance send recommendations to colleges?

NAVIANCE INTRODUCTION

This system allows students, parents, and school staff to navigate the college application process using tools to submit transcripts, the school profile, letters of recommendations, and forms to most colleges online.

How do I know if my transcript was sent on Naviance?

*Students can view their transcript status by logging onto NAVIANCE and going to Colleges > Transcripts (left bar) > View the status of all my transcript requests.

Do colleges look at your Naviance?

Naviance can send colleges your grades, test scores, and letters of recommendation as it interfaces directly with the Common App, and allows high schools to send out all of the information conveniently.

Can recommendation letters be sent after application is submitted?

Yes. Submit your application by the deadline. The letters of recommendation may be uploaded by the recommender after your submission, but preferably within two weeks of the deadline.

What happens if you don't submit a letter of recommendation?

Whether or not your college application will be considered if you do not send a letter of recommendation or any other required documents depends on the specific college's policy. Some colleges may review incomplete applications, while others may reject them outright.

Can recommendation letters be sent by email?

The method your professor uses to send in a letter of recommendation needs to follow the rules established by the institution to which the letter is being sent. Some universities accept letters via email. Others require letters to be uploaded to a web form.

Does Naviance send teacher recommendations?

Request Teacher Recommendations through Naviance

Scroll to the “letters of recommendation” and click on the link. Select a “teacher” from the drop-down menu. (Request each teacher for individual colleges do not use the “ALL” option.) Click “Submit Request”.

What does it mean when a letter of recommendation is in progress on Naviance?

Please note: you will not be able to view the actual letter in Naviance - you will see a status of “Requested,” “In progress” or “Completed/Submitted.” “Requested” means you sent the teacher the Naviance request link. “In progress” means that the letter is in Naviance (only the counselor/teacher can view).

How does Naviance work?

Naviance is an educational data management platform used by K-12 schools and colleges. High schools that sign up for Naviance can give accounts to students, teachers, and guidance counselors. Guidance counselors can use Naviance to send transcripts to colleges, keep records of grades and attendance, and more.

How much does Naviance charge for transcripts?

The first three transcript requests are FREE, all requests after the first three are $3 each and complete the Transcript Request Google Form for each school in which you are applying.

How do I upload a teacher recommendation on Naviance?

Once you are logged in click on “Teacher Recommendations” (under the Quick Links on the left hand side of the page). You should then see a screen with the name of the student, the date they requested the recommendation, the name of the college, and then a link to click on to “upload file”.

What is the difference between initial and final transcripts in Naviance?

Once you have submitted an initial transcript request, your midyear transcript (with your first semester grades) will be automatically sent to the college. There is no additional fee for midyear transcripts. Final transcripts are only sent to the college you have selected that you will be attending in Naviance.

How do teacher recommendations work on Naviance?

Should I waive my right to see letters of recommendation?

Admissions officers give most weight to letters that provide an honest and qualified assessment of the applicant. If you don't waive your FERPA right, you could accidentally signal to admissions officers that you don't trust your recommender or that the recommendation is less candid or genuine.

Do students see letters of recommendation on Common App?

Select the college to which you applied. Look for the "Recommendations and FERPA" section. Here, you should be able to view the status of your recommendation letters, including whether they have been submitted or not. If you encounter any difficulties, you can reach out to the Common App support team for assistance.

Do I have to invite recommenders for every college on Common App?

Each program can determine their own recommendation requirements. They can choose the number and type of recommenders they accept. You can see each program's requirements within your application. If a program allows recommendations to be added, but doesn't require them, you don't have to invite any.

Can my teachers submit recommendations after deadline?

All of the recommendations should be submitted or postmarked by the deadline date. However, some schools may be more lenient with school officials. You should contact the school to see if they accept recommendations later than the stated deadline.