Support for all students
The Common App recommender system offers a simple way to manage your workflow and support your students as they explore post-secondary opportunities.
Introducing the Common App recommender system
At Common App, we know it can be difficult for counselors and recommenders to support all their students through the college application process. Common App recommender system 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.
Example of the counselor workflow
1
Track student progress
Access each student's college list, track their progress, view specific college requirements, and see the submission status of teacher recommendations. Additionally, you can export student data into a spreadsheet.
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.
Example of the counselor workflow
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. You also have the option to export your student data.
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 collection and submission of school forms and transcripts in one centralized place to ensure timely completion of materials.
How can the Common App recommender system help you?
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
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
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
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Discover how to navigate and use the Recommender System.
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