Letters of Recommendation
Match Common App with Naviance
Match Common App with Naviance
In order to request letters of recommendation, you will first need to match your Common App Account with Naviance
Log onto Common App
Log onto Naviance
Click on Colleges > Colleges I'm Applying To
Click the "Match Accounts" button
Log on to your Common App account to complete the matching process
Teacher Letter of Recommendation Process
Teacher Letter of Recommendation Process
Start date to request a teacher recommendation: First day of school (August 24)
Start date to request a teacher recommendation: First day of school (August 24)
- Request a letter of recommendation from your teacher (either in-person or email)
2. Complete the letter of recommendation Google Form (see below to create a copy) or other method that the teacher requests
2. Complete the letter of recommendation Google Form (see below to create a copy) or other method that the teacher requests
Are you planning on asking for a recommendation from a teacher not currently teaching at Portola?
Are you planning on asking for a recommendation from a teacher not currently teaching at Portola?
If you plan on asking a teacher not currently teaching at Portola (retired, transferred to another school, teacher from another school, etc.), then please give their email addresses to your school counselor to be added onto Naviance. Once the teacher is added, you can request a letter of rec from them via Naviance.
Counselor Letter of Recommendation Process
Counselor Letter of Recommendation Process
Window to request a counselor letter of recommendation: September 2 - 30
Window to request a counselor letter of recommendation: September 2 - 30
- Finalize your college list by adding them to "Colleges I'm Applying To" and include which deadlines you plan to meet on Naviance
4. Make your letter of rec request with Counseling Clerk Ms. Phoebe in the Counseling Office
4. Make your letter of rec request with Counseling Clerk Ms. Phoebe in the Counseling Office
Are you planning on asking for a recommendation from a teacher not currently teaching at Portola?
Are you planning on asking for a recommendation from a teacher not currently teaching at Portola?