Is it possible to read your recommendations?

  1. If you do not waive your right to view the recommendations, does that mean you can access them right through the common app?
  2. Will your recommenders know if you do this?
  1. No. [This page](https://appsupport.commonapp.org/link/portal/33011/33013/Article/92/What-is-the-FERPA-Waiver) says, "FERPA gives you the right to review confidential letters of recommendation under certain circumstances [if you] are enrolled in college and that college saves the recommendations for enrolled students, [or you] are 18 or older." My understanding is that you would be able to view your recommendations after you enroll at a particular college, assuming the college saved them.
  2. The page says, "Some recommenders may refuse to write a letter for you unless you waive your rights," which indicates that they can see your decision.