<p>If I want to send an extra recommendation from an outside-of-school source (for example, a coach or youth group adult leader) to colleges, how do I go about doing this? Is there a form or something via Common App that non-teacher/counselor recommenders must complete? Or do they simply send in a letter (if this is the case, how do colleges match up this letter with the rest of your materials)? </p>
<p>Any clear and specific information regarding this subject would be helpful. Thanks!</p>
<p>I have the same question. Does anyone know the answer?</p>
<p>You would simply send in a letter
Colleges would match your common app ID if it’s a common app school, so be sure you include that</p>
<p>For other schools like say USC you would want the writer to include the ID application you usually get when you open an account on their site</p>
<p>Hope that helps…</p>
<p>Thank you so much!</p>
<p>I submitted mine as part of the additional writing section on the common app. It was convenient because I could manage everything myself and see to it that everything was submitted. Additionally, I have a feeling adcoms appreciate not having the hassle of trying to match random letters to applications.</p>