We’re excited to introduce an improved experience for Counselors Recommendations in Scoir! 🚀
Now, similar to the release for Teacher Recommendations, counselors can provide additional context and information about applicants that colleges find valuable. Plus, the updates support Common App requirements for schools that integrated for the 2025-26 application year. 🎉
Let's dive in.
We’ve updated the Counselor Recommendation experience with a more intuitive design and aligned it with the Common App requirements for those who opted into the integration for the 2025-26 school year.
When writing a Counselor Recommendation, you now have the option to complete a brief Student Evaluation. These questions are designed to give colleges more context about a student’s academic journey and personal strengths.
Here’s what you’ll be asked:
These responses are optional, but they’re a valuable way to add depth to your recommendation and help your students stand out.
The layout for writing Short Recommendations has been refreshed as part of this update. You can still attach a file or type your recommendation directly, just like before.
You’ll also notice a small update. There’s now an option to indicate if you’re not submitting a personal written evaluation.
📣 The window to opt into Common App integration for the 2025–26 application year is now closed. We'll reach out in the spring so your school can opt in next year if you choose! Check out our FAQs to learn how it all works.
As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts! We're all ears.👂
Val Russell is a Senior Manager of Product Marketing at Scoir. She's spent 12+ years helping products find their voice. She has a knack for translating the complex into the compelling, and has had a hand in more launches than she can count. From shaping messaging frameworks to running campaigns that actually move the needle, she's most at home where strategy meets storytelling.
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