Naviance How To's

Steps to Connect Naviance and Common App

Create Your Accounts: Log in to your Naviance account ( School email---Waffle---scroll down--- Student Naviance) and ensure you have created a separate Common App account on commonapp.org.
Add a College in Common App: In your Common App account, add at least one college to your list.
Complete the FERPA Waiver: In the Common App, go to the "My Colleges" tab, select a college, and navigate to the "Recommenders and FERPA" section. Sign and date the authorization to waive your right to see your recommendations and documents, then click "Save and Close".
Match Accounts in Naviance: Return to Naviance and go to the "Colleges" tab, then click on "Colleges I'm Applying To".
Initiate the Match: You will see a RED banner or button labeled "Match Accounts" at the top of the page. Click it.
Log in to Common App: A new tab will open, prompting you to log in to your Common App account with the email and password you created.
Confirm the Connection: Agree to the authorization to connect the two systems and click "Connect".
Verify the Match: You will be redirected back to Naviance, and the pink banner will be replaced by a confirmation indicating that your accounts are matched.

HOW TO REQUEST A RECOMMENDER FOR A COLLEGE APPLICATION?

Ask in Person: Before using Naviance, you should always ask your teacher in person if they are willing to write a letter of recommendation for you.
Gather Information: Provide your teacher with supporting materials like a resume, a brag sheet, and any other relevant information to help them write a detailed letter.
Log in to Naviance: Go to your school's specific Naviance Student login page.
Navigate to Letters of Recommendation: Click on the "Colleges" tab in the top right corner.
Find the Letters of Recommendation link: Select the option for "Apply to College" and then choose "Letters of Recommendation" from the dropdown menu.
Add a Request: Click on the teal "Add Request" button.
Select a Teacher: Choose your teacher from the dropdown list of available faculty. If your teacher isn't on the list, you will have to request them as a recommender via Common App.
Specify Colleges: Select the colleges you want the letter sent to. You can choose to send it to all of them or select specific ones.
Add a Personal Note: Use the "Personal Note to Teacher" box to include any details you want the teacher to mention or to reiterate the earliest deadline. This is a great place to include your "resume". Let teachers know about sports you play, positions held, if you have a job, volunteerism and community service.
Submit Your Request: Click "Submit Request" to finalize the process. A green status bar will appear at the top of the page to confirm the request has been sent.

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