<p>I've already invited my teacher as a recommender online on Common App, but haven't selected his name for the specific schools I'm applying to yet. Can he still begin writing the recommendation, or do I have to assign him to the specific schools first? Also, is there a way I can check once he submits the recommendation?</p>
<p>He will be able to work on the rec before you assign him to schools. If he submits online, once you assign him to schools, the status will show up as submitted. You won’t actually see the rec ever (*unless you don’t waive your rights and you ask to see the rec after you start as a freshman which you really should not do.)</p>