How to use Schoolinks in the college process

Springwater is transitioning to Schoolinks as a way for our seniors and Springwater staff to communicate with colleges.

Transcript Requests

The colleges you apply to will each need an official transcript. You should go to your Schoolinks.com account to request official transcripts. (Go to the STHS website, go to the STUDENTS tab, log into Schoolinks with your school google email and your student ID# for your password. Go to the COLLEGES tab at the left margin.)

Letters of Recommendation on Schoolinks.com:

1. Choose the College Icon and then Letters of Recommendation.

2. You will need to watch the video and then click, Get Started.

3. Click the green FERPA Waiver button and complete the form.

4. Once complete, you will choose Add Recommender. You will need your recommender's name & email address.

5. Complete the fields and click Add Document Request.

6. Under document type, select Letter of Recommendation and write them a short message.

7. To add another recommender, click the green Add Recommender button again. If you are using the Common Application to apply to a college, your counselor will submit an electronic transcript (using Schoolinks) along with your letter of recommendation. Typically, state schools require official transcripts but not recommendation letters. Private universities usually need official transcripts AND counselor recommendations. It is your responsibility to learn what is required and ask in a timely manner.

8. Printed official transcripts are available from the Registrar in the main office or by emailing Ms. Centurion . An official transcript is signed, stamped and sealed to ensure that they are official. An electronic transcript from your counselor is also considered official.