b'34Request your TranscriptOnce your recommendations have been submitted,Your high school transcript is a compilation of all of check your college portals to make sure they have your courses and grades. Be sure to request that your been received. Then, write a thank you note to eachtranscript is sent to every school to which you areperson who wrote a recommendation for you. applying. Check your portal at each of these schoolsAlso, remember to let these people know when to make sure it was received. Some colleges will askyou receive your acceptances.to see your first semester, senior year grades as partUse NAVIANCE eDocsof their decision process. Sending your transcriptsThroughNAVIANCE eDocs, you can electronically can be arranged with your school counselor. ask for recommendations, request transcripts, andAsk for letters of Recommendation track when both are sent.NAVIANCE eDocs simplifiesMost colleges require letters of recommendationthe process, but does not take the place of meetingfrom your school counselor and at least one teacher. with each adult who is writing a recommendation Your school counselor will write about your overall or sending a personal thank you.performance and achievement in high school, andyour teacher will talk about the type of student you SChEDUlE AN INTERVIEWare in the classroom. Many colleges will allow you to Many liberal arts colleges and some universities submit additional recommendations from individuals allow you to interview with admissions sta. This is who know you from the community, such as aa chance to make yourself stand out by talking aboutsupervisor, coach, community group leader (scout your experiences and interests and why you want toleader, etc.), or spiritual leader. These are calledattend their school. Follow these tips to make thesupplemental recommendations. most of each college interview:Tips for obtaining RecommendationsResearch the college in advance and be ready to talk Request recommendations from teachers fromabout why it is a good fit for you.academic classesEnglish, math, science, foreignBe prepared to answer questions about your highlanguage, social studiesyou took your junior orschool and extracurricular activities, why the senior year. Teachers who know you well can writecollege interests you, and what you can contribute the most eective recommendations. as a student. If you have a special interest, such as photography,Your interviewer will likely finish by asking if youart, drama, or music, consider asking that teacher for have any questions. Prepare three to five thoughtfula supplemental recommendation. Submit no more questions in advance, but be ready to think on yourthan two supplemental recommendations. Never feet if those questions have already been answered.submit a recommendation from a family member If possible, conduct a mock interview with an or friend. adult on your College Prep Team before yourTo ensure that your recommenders know enough actual interview.about you to write a robust recommendation, provideDress appropriatelybusiness casual or business each person with a copy of the resum you created attireand be ready.using the tips on pp. 12-13. Talk with them aboutPromptly send a thank you note to your interviewer. your strengths, any challenges you have encountered If he or she is your admissions ocer, stay in touchor overcome, and why you want to attend each college. with additional questions and updates about yourRequest recommendations at least one monthaccomplishments. Use this opportunity to form before they are due. a relationship. Find more tips at https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/interviews.'