Can professors submit letters of recommendation after deadline?

The recs themselves can be submitted after the application deadline. The same rule also applies for the counselor rec; if it’s something that someone else is writing for you, it doesn’t have to be in by the deadline.

What happens if my recommender is late common app?

Colleges won’t penalize students if materials being sent by others (e.g., references from guidance counselors, teachers, etc.) arrive a little bit after the deadline.

What happens if you are missing a recommendation letter?

If a recommendation letter is missing, you must approach the faculty member and give a gentle nudge. Many students find requesting recommendation letters difficult. Most faculty will immediately apologize, perhaps say that they forgot, and promptly send it. Others may not check their email or reply to your message.

How do teachers submit recommendation letters to colleges?

If the student is submitting the Common or Coalition App to colleges, there are links in those applications where students may enter the teachers’ names and email addresses. Teachers then receive an invitation to submit their recommendation letters to that application, and then all colleges that the student authorizes, will be able to receive it.

Can a recommendation from one teacher be sent to multiple schools?

Q: Can a recommendation from one teacher be sent to multiple schools on my list? A: Each teacher can write one letter of recommendation for you, and this same letter gets sent to all of the schools to which you have assigned him/her on the “Recommenders and FERPA” section of the Common Application.

When is it awkward to ask a teacher for a recommendation?

Sometimes, the most awkward thing is when it is getting close to the deadline, and teachers have not yet submitted the promised recommendation. At that point, it is okay to follow up with them and jog their memory by politely asking if there is anything else they need before writing the recommendation.

Can students see a teacher’s letters to students?

Students cannot see the letters themselves, but will be able to see whether or not the teacher has submitted it. If your high school uses Naviance, teachers may also submit their letters on that platform.