b'34Request Your TranscriptOnce your recommendations have been submitted, Your high school transcript is a compilation of all ofcheck your college portals to make sure they haveyour courses and grades. Be sure to request that yourbeen received. Then, write a thank you note totranscript is sent to every school to which you areeach person who wrote a recommendation for you.applying. Check your portal at each of these schoolsAlso, remember to let these people know whento make sure it was received. Some colleges will askyou receive your acceptances.to see your first semester senior year grades as partUseNAVIANCEeDocsof their decision process. Sending your transcriptsThroughNAVIANCEeDocs, you can electronically can be arranged with your school counselor. ask for recommendations, request transcripts, and Ask for Letters of Recommendationtrack when both are sent.NAVIANCEeDocs simplifies the process, but does not take the place of meeting Most colleges require letters of recommendationwith each adult who is writing a recommendation from your school counselor and at least one teacher.or sending a personal thank you.Your school counselor will write about your overall performance and achievement in high school, and your teacher will talk about the type of student you Schedule an Intervieware in the classroom. Many colleges will allow you toMany liberal arts colleges and some universities submit additional recommendations from individualsallow you to interview with admissions staff. This is who know you from the community, such as aa chance to make yourself stand out by talking about supervisor, coach, community group leader (scoutyour experiences and interests and why you wantleader, etc.), or spiritual leader. These are calledto attend their school. Follow these tips to make the supplemental recommendations. most of each college interview:Tips for Obtaining Recommendations Research the college in advance and be readyto talk about why it is a good fit for you.Request recommendations early, at least one month Be prepared to answer questions about yourbefore they are due. high school and extracurricular activities, why theRequest positive recommendations from teacherscollege interests you, and what you can contributefrom academic classesEnglish, math, science,as a student.foreign language, social studiesyou took your Your interviewer will likely finish by asking if youjunior or senior year. Teachers who know you wellhave any questions. Prepare three to five thoughtful can write the most effective recommendations. questions in advance, but be ready to think on your If you have a special interest, such as photography,feet if those questions have already been answered.art, drama, or music, consider asking that teacherIf possible, conduct a mock interview with anfor a supplemental recommendation. Submit no moreadult on your college prep team before yourthan two supplemental recommendations. Never actual interview.submit a recommendation from a family member Dress in business casual or business attire foror friend. the interview.To ensure that your recommenders know enoughPromptly send a thank you note to your interviewer.about you to write a robust recommendation, If he or she is your admissions officer, stay in touch provide each person with a copy of the resum with additional questions and updates about youryou created using the tips on pp. 12-13. Talk withaccomplishments. Use this opportunity to formthem about your strengths, any challenges you a relationship.have encountered or overcome, and why you want Find more tips at https://bigfuture.collegeboard.to attend each college. org/plan-for-college/your-college-application/ prepare-for-interviews .'