Requesting A Letter of Recommendation

Steps To Requesting Letters of Recommendation:

• Please check your university's admission requirements to find out if you need a letter of recommendation. *Please note all Common App Schools require a letter of recommendation.

• You will need to complete a Brag Sheet in Naviance. This is crucial for your counselor and/or teacher to write your recommendation. 

  • Login to Naviance and select the “About Me” tab at the top right corner 

  • Next under “Surveys to Take” select Monte Vista Brag School Sheet and complete

• Please update your college list in Naviance.

  • Select Colleges Tab

  • Colleges I am applying to

  • Click the plus sign on top right corner

  • Add your university’s information

• Make sure you have matched your Common App and Naviance accounts

  • Please watch this video to learn more about How To Match Your Common App and Naviance Accounts

• Please ask your counselor or teacher to write your recommendation, typically this request is made in person. Please allow at least 2 weeks for the completion of your recommendation and plan accordingly with your college application deadlines.

• Officially request your letter of recommendation through Naviance. 

  • Select “Colleges I’m Applying to” 

  • Select “Request a Letter of Recommendation”