Letters of Recommendation

Teacher and Counselor Recommendations

DCC uses Naviance to send all letters of recommendation. If you are utilizing The Common Application, you do not need to complete the Letter Of Recommendation section within the Common Application.

If you are using Coalition Application, Apply Texas, or need a counselor Letter Of Recommendation, please see us in the College & Career Office.

1. Complete the DCC Letter of Recommendation Counselor/Administrator Brag Sheet.

2. Ask your teacher in person if they would be willing to write you a letter of recommendation.

3. Provide your teacher with the DCC Letter of Recommendation Student Brag Sheet.

4. Add your teacher request in Naviance. 

   • Please select all applications in the drop down menu. This does not mean the letter of recommendation will be sent to all schools, but will allow the College Counselor to submit the letter of recommendation to any university as you request.

5. Allow at least 3 weeks. Please work ahead of your admission deadlines.

6. Once complete, your recommender will upload the recommendation into Naviance.

7. Ensure each university that you would like to send your letter of recommendation to is listed in Naviance in the "Colleges I Am Applying To" section. Make sure to indicate in Naviance if you are applying via Common App.

8. Contact the College & Career office to request your letter of recommendation to be sent to your university.