Common Application Walkthrough: Recommendation Letters & College Supplements

Welcome to the fourth and final video in my Common Application Walkthrough series!
In this episode, I break down three of the most confusing—and most important—parts of the Common App: the Courses & Grades section, Letters of Recommendation, and College Supplements. If your student is unsure how to choose recommenders, complete supplemental questions, or navigate college-specific requirements, this video will walk you through everything step-by-step.

In this video, you’ll learn:

How to complete the Courses & Grades section and report 9th–12th grade classes
Which colleges require the Courses & Grades section
How to use the College Search tool and add colleges to the Common App
How to navigate college-specific questions and supplemental forms
How to choose the right teacher recommenders
How the FERPA waiver works and whether your student should waive their rights
How to invite counselors, teachers, and other recommenders
What “school-specific fee waivers” mean and how students qualify
How to find and complete supplemental essays and short-answer questions
What colleges look for in recommendation letters and supplements

This final walkthrough ties together everything from the Profile, Activities, Essay, and Additional Information sections to help your student submit a confident, complete Common Application.

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