<p>Ok, so before I read this on the Common App website, I thought I understood how this application process worked. </p>
<p>"Note: Please do not mix-and-match your application, supplement, and payment between online and paper submission. Either submit the application, supplement and payment (or fee waiver) online, or submit them all by mail."</p>
<p>So, does this mean that I cannot use online application and also mail the teacher recommendations in?? </p>
<p>Thank you to those who help me!</p>
<p>Victor</p>
<p>Hi Victor,</p>
<p>When you use the Common App Online you will be required to enter the name of your counselor as well as the teachers from whom you have requested recommendations. If they have email addresses they will receive messages with login information and instructions on how to complete the required forms online. There are also instructions in the email about how they can opt-out of using the online system and, instead, submit the forms on paper.</p>
<p>It is <em>much</em> easier for the colleges to which you are applying to receive all your materials online. I would encourage you (and your counselor & teachers) to submit as much online as possible. Colleges will certainly accept materials on paper, but there is a greater risk of something getting lost or mis-matched than if submitted online. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>