Common App Integration

Questions? We have answers!

Here are the most popular Scoir and Common App integration questions we’ve been hearing (and our responses).

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• What is the Scoir + Common App integration?

  We’re partnering with Common App to create a more seamless experience for students and counselors during the college application process to reduce friction and improve alignment between Scoir and Common App workflows.

• Why now?

  This has been a highly requested functionality from counselors for quite a while! We've been working to ensure a simple and reliable experience for counselors. This means as soon as the Common App integration is live (if you choose to participate), the whole Scoir community can hit the ground running.

• When will the integration be available?

  The integration is now live to schools that opted in for 2025–26 academic year, as long as the required actions were completed. You will have a chance to opt in for the 2026-27 academic year in the spring or early summer of 2026.

• Which Scoir high schools will have access to the Common App Integration?

  All high school customers.

• Will the Common App Integration have an additional cost?

  No, the Common App Integration will be included with all Scoir plans for high schools.

• What will the Common App Integration be like?

  Here’s what you need to know now:

  • College Lists In-Sync
    If you choose to enable integration for your school, your students’ My Colleges lists will sync with their Common App activity. This means you’ll know where they’ve applied and when they’ve applied, all within Scoir!
  • No More Duplicate Recommendation Requests
    Common App will recognize students attending a “Scoir school” and will no longer prompt them to request teacher evaluations and counselor recommendations.
  • Application Flexibility
    Scoir remains application agnostic. Students should continue to apply in whichever way best serves them and you, whether that’s Common App, Apply Coalition with Scoir, or another method.
  • Enhanced Document Sending
    We’re also improving the overall documents sending experience for all application methods.
  • You’re in Control
    You’ll get to decide if you want to enable the integration.

• When the integration is live, should Scoir students request letters of recommendation through Scoir, Common App, or both?

  Through Scoir, as long as their high school is a Scoir customer.

• What will this mean for my students applying via Common App?

  Once launched, students will be able to take advantage of a more streamlined process between Scoir and Common App. We’ll provide clear guidance for how this works well ahead of the application season. This PDF walks through what students need to know about the integration.
  

• Will this change how I send documents?

  Sending documents through Scoir for students who choose Common App as their application method will be consistent with other application methods. You can find more information on how the integration impacts document sending in this help article.

• Do I need to do anything to prepare?

  These actions are required before the integration will officially turn on for your school (if you are opted in):

  • Configure your School Report Template—this must be completed for the integration to be activated for your school once it's live. If you enable the GPA section of the template, set the following required fields: Point Scale, Start & End Date, and School's Passing Mark. Otherwise, you may not be able to click "Save & Continue". Learn more

  • Assign counselors to your seniors, which is required for students to connect their Scoir and Common App account. Learn more

• Will training or support be available?

  Yes! Check out this guide for more details to help you decide if the integration is right for you, and this guide on Using the Common App with Scoir for all the details and a lot more helpful resources. We will continue updating these resources as new trainings and details come out.

• How will I be notified when more details are available?

  We’ll reach out via email. If you’re subscribed to our updates, you’ll be among the first to know.

• Will Common App have access to Scoir student data?

  Our commitment to protecting student data and empowering students to make informed decisions remains unchanged. Scoir will continue to protect students' Personally Identifiable Information to the same extent we are now.

• Can students apply to Common App schools with Scoir?

  No, they cannot apply to Common App schools within Scoir. Unlike Apply Coalition with Scoir, students will use Common App’s existing application process.

• Will the Scoir + Common App integration follow a one-and-done sending process?

  Our goal is to make the process easier, not more complicated. Regarding the one-and-done approach, we understand it has raised concerns within the counseling community. We are paying close attention to how we can minimize unnecessary constraints, to the extent the integration allows. We’ll be sure to give you plenty of time and support to adjust to any new steps or changes.