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Scoir + Common App Integration – Coming Soon!
We’re excited to share that Scoir is working on an integration with Common App that will be available for the 2025–26 academic year. This partnership is designed to streamline the college application experience for students and counselors alike. While we’re still finalizing the details, our goal is to ensure the integration is seamless and supports your existing workflows.
We know how important it is for you to plan ahead. That’s why we’ll update this FAQ every Wednesday morning at 10am ET with new questions and additional information. We encourage you to routinely check back in to see what’s new!
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Watch an overview of the integration experience and read the FAQs below to learn more.
General Questions
When will the integration be available?
While an exact date hasn’t been set yet, the integration will be ready for back to school, so you can use it in the 2025-26 academic year.
🔄 What's our timeline to decide if we want to leverage the Common App integration and how do we opt in (or out)?
In early June, we’ll send an email with a form for you to fill out letting us know your official decision, whether that’s opting in or out of the Common App integration for the 2025-26 school year.
If you'd prefer to share your official decision now, please reach out to your CSM directly and they'll ensure it's reflected for your school.
Final decisions need to be made no later than July 20th. Of course, if you have additional questions or concerns about the integration while making your decision, please share those with your CSM and they'll help provide more details.
If you'd prefer to share your official decision now, please reach out to your CSM directly and they'll ensure it's reflected for your school.
Final decisions need to be made no later than July 20th. Of course, if you have additional questions or concerns about the integration while making your decision, please share those with your CSM and they'll help provide more details.
Will there be an additional cost?
No. There is no added cost for schools to use the Common App integration within Scoir.
This is part of our commitment to making college applications easier—without increasing your budget.
This is part of our commitment to making college applications easier—without increasing your budget.
What will change with the new integration?
On a high level, students will be prompted to connect Scoir and their Common App accounts by logging in at the touchpoints we provide. Once successful, their My Colleges lists will reliably sync with their Common App activity.
Students will complete their FERPA release & waiver, make Fee Waiver requests, and complete their portion of Early Decision Agreements in Common App for those colleges they’re applying via Common App.
Counselors will finalize their portion of shared forms, as well as build and send all other required forms entirely in Scoir. When submitting forms, they will be routed through Common App, which will then send it to the college for a consistent delivery experience.
And, you still have control over how teacher recommendations flow and Common App will no longer prompt students to request teacher evaluations and recommendations.
Our intent with the integration isn’t to make drastic changes to Scoir, and our current efforts are focused on ensuring existing features are refined to seamlessly support the completion and routing of Common App documents in ways that counselors are accustomed to today.
You’ll find more details on all of these changes throughout this FAQ.
Students will complete their FERPA release & waiver, make Fee Waiver requests, and complete their portion of Early Decision Agreements in Common App for those colleges they’re applying via Common App.
Counselors will finalize their portion of shared forms, as well as build and send all other required forms entirely in Scoir. When submitting forms, they will be routed through Common App, which will then send it to the college for a consistent delivery experience.
And, you still have control over how teacher recommendations flow and Common App will no longer prompt students to request teacher evaluations and recommendations.
Our intent with the integration isn’t to make drastic changes to Scoir, and our current efforts are focused on ensuring existing features are refined to seamlessly support the completion and routing of Common App documents in ways that counselors are accustomed to today.
You’ll find more details on all of these changes throughout this FAQ.
Once the integration is released, how soon can it be rolled out to rising seniors?
For those leveraging the integration, once the integration is released, students will immediately see the option to connect their Scoir and Common App account and begin taking advantage of the college link syncing.
Does the integration apply to alumni or transfer students?
Currently, the integration is designed for active students only and does not support transfer applications.
Are there any benefits and considerations to help me decide if the integration is a good fit for my school?
There truly are some great benefits:
• A more streamlined process with fewer steps for students
• No more conflicting instructions about how and where to request recommendations, helping reduce confusion and preventing duplicate recommendation requests
• Application materials are collected and delivered in a consistent manner to colleges
• Better visibility into the student application journey when they apply via Common App
But, we know there may be some changes that won’t fit into everyone’s workflow with the integration turned on:
• You’ll no longer be able to upload LORs on behalf of teachers for Common App colleges
• You won't have the ability to tailor docs to specific schools or limit what docs are sent
• You may have concerns about the one & done nature of the common app integration, and we’ll get into more details about this shortly
Ultimately, our goal is to make sure you have the information you need to make the best decision for your school — AND that you’re equipped with flexible tools to manage and track applications, and supporting documents, from the different application methods that students use.
• A more streamlined process with fewer steps for students
• No more conflicting instructions about how and where to request recommendations, helping reduce confusion and preventing duplicate recommendation requests
• Application materials are collected and delivered in a consistent manner to colleges
• Better visibility into the student application journey when they apply via Common App
But, we know there may be some changes that won’t fit into everyone’s workflow with the integration turned on:
• You’ll no longer be able to upload LORs on behalf of teachers for Common App colleges
• You won't have the ability to tailor docs to specific schools or limit what docs are sent
• You may have concerns about the one & done nature of the common app integration, and we’ll get into more details about this shortly
Ultimately, our goal is to make sure you have the information you need to make the best decision for your school — AND that you’re equipped with flexible tools to manage and track applications, and supporting documents, from the different application methods that students use.
Will Common App have access to Scoir student data?
No. Our approach to protecting student data remains unchanged. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) will continue to be safeguarded by Scoir.
Connecting Accounts
How will student accounts in Scoir get connected with Common App?
Students will begin connecting their Scoir and Common App accounts on Scoir by logging in at the touchpoints we provide.
Once they click “Connect Common App,” they’ll be directed to log into their Common App account and agree to connect their account.
Once the login is successfully completed, Common App will send us the student’s unique ID, so we can securely sync details and reliably submit materials on the students behalf.
The good news is, you don’t have to worry about students matching the email they use in Scoir with the one they use for Common App.
Once they click “Connect Common App,” they’ll be directed to log into their Common App account and agree to connect their account.
Once the login is successfully completed, Common App will send us the student’s unique ID, so we can securely sync details and reliably submit materials on the students behalf.
The good news is, you don’t have to worry about students matching the email they use in Scoir with the one they use for Common App.
College List Syncing
How does list syncing work between Scoir and Common App?
With the integration, your students’ My Colleges lists will sync with their Common App activity, and you'll know where and when they’ve applied, all within Scoir.
At the end of the day, little will change in My Colleges, but what you will see are any changes made in Common App will be reflected in Scoir.
For instance, if a student follows a college on Scoir, and then begins the application process on Common App, we’ll reflect that they’re applying, and what round they’ve chosen in Scoir.
Also, if any schools are added directly to Common App, we’ll pull those into Scoir so they’re reflected on our end as well.
The sync will help ensure accurate details are recorded regarding application round and submission status.
As an added bonus, where we know a student is applying or has applied via Common App, Scoir will not prompt them for their application email address.
And, as a result of the connected accounts and the synced records, we now have more reliable information to provide to colleges to support matching.
At the end of the day, little will change in My Colleges, but what you will see are any changes made in Common App will be reflected in Scoir.
For instance, if a student follows a college on Scoir, and then begins the application process on Common App, we’ll reflect that they’re applying, and what round they’ve chosen in Scoir.
Also, if any schools are added directly to Common App, we’ll pull those into Scoir so they’re reflected on our end as well.
The sync will help ensure accurate details are recorded regarding application round and submission status.
As an added bonus, where we know a student is applying or has applied via Common App, Scoir will not prompt them for their application email address.
And, as a result of the connected accounts and the synced records, we now have more reliable information to provide to colleges to support matching.
Will in-progress Common App applications appear in Scoir?
Colleges added to a student’s My Colleges list in Common App will also appear in Scoir—before the application is submitted. Scoir will not push application status data to Common App.
Will this have automatic nightly syncing, or do students have to sync it manually?
Scoir will utilize Common App’s event based notifications for automatic syncing, so students will not have to do this manually.
When students apply via the Common App, how long will it take to show up in Scoir?
Scoir will be notified of actions taken by any connected student. These updates are to be sent with minimal delay.
Can we view the student's Common Application through Scoir without the student having to add us as an “Advisor” on the Common App platform?
Students’ common app and college-specific answers are not shared with integration partners and will not be viewable in Scoir.
Preparing & Sending Counselor Forms
For those that take advantage of the Common App integration, will we need to fill out Forms in Scoir and Common App, or only in Scoir?
As far as forms go, once integrated, counselors will manage and submit all forms in a way that’s not very different than it is in Scoir today.
One change you’ll notice is we're updating School Report templates to ensure all necessary information is collected and available, regardless of application method.
Moving forward, the School Report creation flow will generate the proper forms based on the application method for each school.
So, if your student is using Common App to apply, we’ll generate the Common App School Report, and if they’re using another method, we’ll generate Scoir’s Secondary School Report.
Counselor recommendations will also be updated to collect additional details to align with Common App’s form requirements. However, schools that choose to opt out of the integration, can update their school settings to revert this change.
Early Decision Agreements & Fee Waiver requests will be initiated by students in Common App, while counselors will complete their portion and submit via Scoir. And, other application methods will continue to work as they do today.
One change you’ll notice is we're updating School Report templates to ensure all necessary information is collected and available, regardless of application method.
Moving forward, the School Report creation flow will generate the proper forms based on the application method for each school.
So, if your student is using Common App to apply, we’ll generate the Common App School Report, and if they’re using another method, we’ll generate Scoir’s Secondary School Report.
Counselor recommendations will also be updated to collect additional details to align with Common App’s form requirements. However, schools that choose to opt out of the integration, can update their school settings to revert this change.
Early Decision Agreements & Fee Waiver requests will be initiated by students in Common App, while counselors will complete their portion and submit via Scoir. And, other application methods will continue to work as they do today.
Will we be required to complete the Common App Counselor Forms (School Reports and Counselor Recommendations)?
We will update the School Report creation and Counselor Recommendation flows to collect the information supported in the Common App forms. While this will introduce additional fields, many are considered optional, and we'll ensure the experience reflects this fact, as appropriate.
If you opt out of the Common App integration, this change will not be required.
If you opt out of the Common App integration, this change will not be required.
How will this change the FERPA process for Scoir and Common App for counselors and students?
Students will be required to complete the Common App release & waiver in order to take certain actions supported by the integration. Any school who feels the Common App process sufficiently covers their requirements can disable the Scoir FERPA release and/or waiver features in their settings.
Is there any way students' transcripts that are uploaded to Scoir could be used to populate the Common App course fields?
Nope. This is not a feature supported by the partner integration.
Managing Teacher Recommendation Requests & Submissions
When can teachers begin completing Letters of Recommendation, and what changes can we expect to that process?
While the exact date for when teachers can begin completing Letters of Recommendation through the new integration isn’t finalized, here’s what we can share:
• The new Common App cycle opens August 1st, and recommendations can’t be submitted before then—regardless of platform.
• We’re actively working to roll out updates and resources to schools as soon as possible, and we anticipate the teacher recommendation process will be live ahead of the August 1st cycle start.
While it is safe for juniors to proceed with requesting teacher recommendations, we recommend asking teachers to hold off on submitting them for now, as we make improvements to the teacher recommendation flow.
As soon as the improvements are completed, we’ll let you know so teachers can begin submitting these again.
Of course, if you decide to opt out of the integration and the updated recommendation flows, you can proceed as soon as you’d like.
• The new Common App cycle opens August 1st, and recommendations can’t be submitted before then—regardless of platform.
• We’re actively working to roll out updates and resources to schools as soon as possible, and we anticipate the teacher recommendation process will be live ahead of the August 1st cycle start.
While it is safe for juniors to proceed with requesting teacher recommendations, we recommend asking teachers to hold off on submitting them for now, as we make improvements to the teacher recommendation flow.
As soon as the improvements are completed, we’ll let you know so teachers can begin submitting these again.
Of course, if you decide to opt out of the integration and the updated recommendation flows, you can proceed as soon as you’d like.
When should rising seniors request letters?
While it is safe for juniors to proceed with requesting teacher recommendations, we recommend asking teachers to hold off on submitting them for now, as we make improvements to the teacher recommendation flow.
As soon as the improvements are completed, we’ll let you know, so teachers can begin submitting these again.
Of course, if you decide to opt out of the integration and the updated recommendation flows, you can proceed as soon as you’d like.
As soon as the improvements are completed, we’ll let you know, so teachers can begin submitting these again.
Of course, if you decide to opt out of the integration and the updated recommendation flows, you can proceed as soon as you’d like.
Should students request LORs through Scoir or Common App?
With the integration enabled, students will request recommendations through Scoir. Common App will not prompt them to enter teacher or counselor contact information.
While counselor forms and teacher recommendations can all be managed in Scoir, please note that some colleges require 3rd party recs (e.g. clergy, employer, etc.) and applicants will continue to make these requests in Common App as they have done before.
While counselor forms and teacher recommendations can all be managed in Scoir, please note that some colleges require 3rd party recs (e.g. clergy, employer, etc.) and applicants will continue to make these requests in Common App as they have done before.
What if schools have already opened LOR requests?
If your school has already opened LOR requests for the Class of 2026, we recommend advising teachers to pause.
Of course, if you decide to opt out of the integration and the updated recommendation flows, you can proceed as soon as you’d like, and you can also opt out of the standard forms in school settings.
Of course, if you decide to opt out of the integration and the updated recommendation flows, you can proceed as soon as you’d like, and you can also opt out of the standard forms in school settings.
Can students still choose which letter goes to which college?
The options for requesting letters of recommendation will depend on your settings in Scoir.
If students currently have the ability to submit recommendation requests, they can assign where those letters are sent. If students do not currently have the ability to request letters of recommendation directly, a counselor will have to specify where each letter is sent.
If students currently have the ability to submit recommendation requests, they can assign where those letters are sent. If students do not currently have the ability to request letters of recommendation directly, a counselor will have to specify where each letter is sent.
🆕 How will students assign teacher recommendations to specific colleges and know how many should be assigned to each?
My College records will continue providing indications of what docs are required for each college in a manner very similar to the views provided today.
Can teachers format letters before uploading?
Teachers will have the same options for uploading recommendation letters: Upload a document or enter directly into Scoir.
Will teachers control which colleges see their letters?
No. Depending on your current settings, either the student or a counselor will specify where letters are sent.
Will there be a teacher dashboard for rec tracking?
Teachers will have the same tools you have available to you today.
Can counselors help assign teachers if a student forgets to do so?
The availability of this feature is still unclear. We aim to have this as an option, but we will provide more context as we get closer to launch.
Who can see a student's letters — only assigned teachers?
Visibility into students’ letters will remain the same and are tied directly to roles and permissions. If your permissions are set to a teacher role only, you will only be able to see your students’ letters.
Will we still personalize letters for each college?
No, each teacher can submit only one recommendation per student. If you submit a college-specific recommendation, that is the only letter you can submit for that student.
Will Scoir show how many recs each college requires?
The admission information shown will remain as it is today.
What happens if students enter counselor/teacher emails into Common App?
If applying to a Scoir school, the student will be prompted by Common App to complete this step in Scoir.
Can recommenders outside the school still submit letters?
Yes. Students will be able to invite outside/3rd party recommenders to submit directly to Common App.
Sending Application Documents
🆕 Will my school still have the option to require counselor acknowledgement of new applications?
We plan to continue supporting acknowledgement in the case of Common App integrated schools, but it’s more of an administrative check, as we can't limit what actions a student takes in Common App.
Will there be any changes to the Document sending process with the Common App integration?
When the time comes time for you to send supporting documents, here are a few things to know:
First, Common App documents are not batched and sent nightly. When you send a document, in most cases, it will be delivered to Common App within moments of you taking the action. Of course, the timing is subject to volume limits and demand.
Once sent, the documents are collected and stored at Common App and made available to colleges when the student completes each application submission.
If students add colleges to their list after you’ve sent documents to Common App, that’s no problem. Common App will recognize this and tie those docs to the student after the fact.
Next, documents are submitted to Common App by type and not necessarily by application. Because of that, as soon as you create and send a school report, it’s made available to all colleges where the student has applied, which is a key aspect of what is meant by "one & done."
As soon as one of these colleges downloads the document, it can not be updated or replaced. Instead, the counselor will need to submit an Optional Report to notify the college of what was wrong with the initial submission.
Documents are made available to all colleges, regardless of their requirements, with the exception of teacher recommendations.
For example, if only one school on a student's list requires a midyear report, all schools will be able to download and view.
The document types that Common App supports are as follows:
• Teacher Evaluations
• Counselor Recommendations
• School Reports
• Midyear Reports
• Final Reports
• Optional Reports
• Fee Waivers
• Early Decision Agreements
Finally, Scoir will know when each school has downloaded each document and we will continue to provide you with this information in a manner similar to today.
First, Common App documents are not batched and sent nightly. When you send a document, in most cases, it will be delivered to Common App within moments of you taking the action. Of course, the timing is subject to volume limits and demand.
Once sent, the documents are collected and stored at Common App and made available to colleges when the student completes each application submission.
If students add colleges to their list after you’ve sent documents to Common App, that’s no problem. Common App will recognize this and tie those docs to the student after the fact.
Next, documents are submitted to Common App by type and not necessarily by application. Because of that, as soon as you create and send a school report, it’s made available to all colleges where the student has applied, which is a key aspect of what is meant by "one & done."
As soon as one of these colleges downloads the document, it can not be updated or replaced. Instead, the counselor will need to submit an Optional Report to notify the college of what was wrong with the initial submission.
Documents are made available to all colleges, regardless of their requirements, with the exception of teacher recommendations.
For example, if only one school on a student's list requires a midyear report, all schools will be able to download and view.
The document types that Common App supports are as follows:
• Teacher Evaluations
• Counselor Recommendations
• School Reports
• Midyear Reports
• Final Reports
• Optional Reports
• Fee Waivers
• Early Decision Agreements
Finally, Scoir will know when each school has downloaded each document and we will continue to provide you with this information in a manner similar to today.
Will transcripts and School Reports be sent through Scoir or Common App, and will the mass send option for transcripts still be available?
For integrated Scoir schools, all docs will be sent via Scoir but will flow through Common App. In these cases, transcripts are sent along with school reports, which can be prepared and sent individually or prepared and sent in bulk.
Can counselors and teachers continue to only upload Docs to Common App and not send through Scoir if we opt into the integration?
No, the integration will require development and sending of forms and materials in Scoir.
Will student documents be sent automatically or can we have control over what is sent?
When the time comes time for you to send supporting documents, here are a few things to know:
First, Common App documents are not batched and sent nightly. When you send a document, in most cases, it will be delivered to Common App within moments of you taking the action. Of course, the timing is subject to volume limits and demand.
Once sent, the documents are collected and stored at Common App and made available to colleges when the student completes each application submission.
If students add colleges to their list after you’ve sent documents to Common App, that’s no problem. Common App will recognize this and tie those docs to the student after the fact.
Next, documents are submitted to Common App by type and not necessarily by application. Because of that, as soon as you create and send a school report, it’s made available to all colleges where the student has applied, which is a key aspect of what is meant by "one & done."
As soon as one of these colleges downloads the document, it can not be updated or replaced. Instead, the counselor will need to submit an Optional Report to notify the college of what was wrong with the initial submission.
Documents are made available to all colleges, regardless of their requirements, with the exception of teacher recommendations.
For example, if only one school on a student's list requires a midyear report, all schools will be able to download and view.
Finally, Scoir will know when each school has downloaded each document and we will continue to provide you with this information in a manner similar to today.
First, Common App documents are not batched and sent nightly. When you send a document, in most cases, it will be delivered to Common App within moments of you taking the action. Of course, the timing is subject to volume limits and demand.
Once sent, the documents are collected and stored at Common App and made available to colleges when the student completes each application submission.
If students add colleges to their list after you’ve sent documents to Common App, that’s no problem. Common App will recognize this and tie those docs to the student after the fact.
Next, documents are submitted to Common App by type and not necessarily by application. Because of that, as soon as you create and send a school report, it’s made available to all colleges where the student has applied, which is a key aspect of what is meant by "one & done."
As soon as one of these colleges downloads the document, it can not be updated or replaced. Instead, the counselor will need to submit an Optional Report to notify the college of what was wrong with the initial submission.
Documents are made available to all colleges, regardless of their requirements, with the exception of teacher recommendations.
For example, if only one school on a student's list requires a midyear report, all schools will be able to download and view.
Finally, Scoir will know when each school has downloaded each document and we will continue to provide you with this information in a manner similar to today.
How will we receive notification that the supporting documents are ready to be sent?
You'll continue receiving notifications as you do today, and you’ll still manage, send and track documents that need your attention, or are complete and ready to send, within Scoir.
For instance, a student's assigned counselor will receive a notification in Scoir when a school is added to their applied list, so the counselor can view document status and knows which ones are ready to be sent.
For instance, a student's assigned counselor will receive a notification in Scoir when a school is added to their applied list, so the counselor can view document status and knows which ones are ready to be sent.
Student Experience
Are there any action items students should hold on completing at this time?
No, students can proceed as normal at this time.
Can students submit some applications via Common App and some applications to Scoir?
Yes, we remain application agnostic and provide application flexibility.
Students should continue to apply however best serves them and you, whether that’s Common App, Apply Coalition with Scoir, or another method.
Students should continue to apply however best serves them and you, whether that’s Common App, Apply Coalition with Scoir, or another method.
Will students have one login now, or will they still log in to Common App separately?
Students will continue to have separate Scoir and Common App accounts.
How much of the students' profiles will colleges be able to see when they apply to Common App schools integrated with Scoir?
Students’ profile information will remain in Common App. That information will not be directly available or viewable within Scoir as part of this integration.
How will students know where they should upload information (Scoir vs Common App)?
Students will build and submit their application on Common App. Common app will then prompt students to take necessary actions in Common App as needed (FERPA release & waiver, fee waiver requests, early decision agreements, etc.) and direct them to Scoir to make recommendation requests.
Will the “Email Used for Application” field be auto-populated?
No. If a student applies to a school via Common App, personal information will not be collected or stored, regardless of whether your school opted in to the integration.
Training & Support
Will we receive step-by-step instructions tutorials for the Common App + Scoir integration?
Yes! We’re currently in the process of creating materials to help support you, including a student guide, a counselor guide, and we’ll host a Common App training once the integration work is completed.
Does Scoir have a counselor support line with a real person?
Scoir users are encouraged to connect with their Customer Success Manager if they have any questions or issues.
How do I share feedback?
We encourage you to share your thoughts about the direction we’re taking the Common App integration. You can do so by accessing this feedback form.
