Support for all students

As a recommender, you need to support a diverse range of students and families. Common App for recommenders offers a simple way to manage your workflow and help your students soar.

Introducing the new Common App for recommenders

It's difficult for counselors and recommenders to support all their students through the college application process. Common App for recommenders is a free solution that streamlines the recommendation process and supports all your students applying through Common App.

Plus, our advisor tools make it easy for independent counselors and CBOs to track the progress of their students.

See what's new

1

Track student progress

Access college lists for each of your students. Track individual student progress, view individual college requirements and see the submission status of teacher recommendations.

2

Stay on top of tasks and deadlines

Get a snapshot view of upcoming tasks and deadlines so you can prioritize work more efficiently. Quickly view which tasks and forms you need to complete for each student.

3

Manage school profile info

Update school profile information to share with Common App member colleges and universities, such as student demographics, curricular offerings, and grading system.

4

Submit school forms and transcripts

Manage the collecton and submission of school forms and transcripts in one centralized place to ensure timely completion of materials.

How can the Common App for recommenders help you?

For school counselors

Improve recommendation workflow for you and your school community.

Manage school profile information
See roster of all students applying to college through Common App
Track progress on submission deadlines and transcript collection across your entire student population

For teachers and other recommenders

Easily create and submit letters of recommendation on behalf of students.

See students that request your recommendation
Track deadlines for requests and form submissions
View counselors assigned to each student

For independent counselors and advisors

Gain insight about your students’ college application progress.

Have your students invite you as an advisor
Track application completion and submission status
Preview application materials before submission

Supporting students can be hard. Supporting the recommendation process doesn’t need to be.

Our Solutions Center support team is available 24/7/365 to help you help your students. Visit our support portal to:

View Frequently Asked Questions
Access training materials and videos
Submit a support ticket

Request support