The Common Application

Linking Common app and Schoolinks

In order to be completely connected (so you can request teacher recommendations) you need to complete these 3 things on your Common App:

Add at least one college/university to your Common App

- Link your Common App account by clicking the button on the College Applications page. You can also watch this video to see the process.
  - - Login or create a new Common App account.
    - Check the box to share data back to SchooLinks.

Enter West Chicago Community High School as your high school under Education
Complete the FERPA waiver under My Colleges → Recommenders and FERPA

Common App HelP Sheet

Common App Cheat Sheet

How do I assign my recommenders?

Once you've added your Teacher or Other Recommender to your 'Invite and Manage Recommenders' list, you'll need to assign them to a college so that the Common App knows to send that recommendation to that school. This lets you decide which colleges receive certain recommendations. Assigning a recommender to at least one college also generates the invitation email to be sent to the recommender.

NOTE: Make sure to ask your recommender before assigning them!

To assign a Teacher or Other Recommender follow these steps.

1. Go to the Recommenders and FERPA section of a school in the My Colleges tab.

2. Scroll down until you see the 'Teacher' or 'Other Recommender' section.

3. Click on the box to select the Teacher or Other Recommender you want to assign. Note that you may need to click 'Add Another' for optional recommendations.

4. Click on the 'Assign' button to assign that recommender.

You'll need to repeat this assigning process for each of your schools and for each of your Teachers and Other Recommenders.