<p>For my own reasons, I'm only just beginning my applications to the universities now and I'm kinda confused with several aspects of the Common App and supplementary apps. So it says that everything on the common app can be submitted electronically, and I see all the sections there on the website, but what do I do with the teachers evaluation and reference letters part? Is that mailed in separately to each school? I also have a question about the due dates - RD applications are due on Jan 1 for most universities, so do I need to be sending out my applications a good two weeks before that date (from Canada here)?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Your teachers can either do their recs online or by mail.
If they do it online:
-They give you their email address.
-You add their email to the common app and they’ll get a request.
-When they accept, you can attach that rec to any school.</p>
<p>If they do it by mail:
-You need to print out the form.
-When they finish, give them stamped envelopes addressed to each school.</p>
<p>It’s probably best to get it in as soon as possible. I don’t think it’ll take two weeks to send but the sooner the better. It’s more important for SAT and ACT scores because those can take a few weeks.</p>
<p>Okay thanks, I see. One question: if they do it on paper and I have to send it in by mail, can I still submit the other portions of my application electronically?</p>
<p>Okay thanks very much!</p>