Common App Integration

Questions? We have answers!

Here are the most popular Scoir and Common App integration questions we’ve been hearing so far (and our responses). We'll continue to expand these FAQs as we begin building.

We welcome your questions and feedback! Feel free to share your thoughts here.

• What is the Scoir + Common App integration?

  We’re partnering with Common App to create a more seamless experience for students and counselors during the college application process. While details are still being finalized, the goal is to reduce friction and improve alignment between Scoir and Common App workflows.

• Why now?

  This has been a highly requested functionality from counselors for quite a while! We've been working to ensure a simple and reliable experience for counselors. This means as soon as the Common App integration is live (if you choose to participate), the whole Scoir community can hit the ground running.

• When will the integration be available?

  The integration will be available for the 2025–26 academic year.

• Which Scoir high schools will have access to the Common App Integration?

  All high school customers.

• Will the Common App Integration have an additional cost?

  No, the Common App Integration will be included with all Scoir plans for high schools.

• What will the Common App Integration be like?

  More details to come later this spring! Here’s what you need to know now:

  • College Lists In-Sync
    If you choose to enable integration for your school, your students’ My Colleges lists will sync with their Common App activity. This means you’ll know where they’ve applied and when they’ve applied, all within Scoir!
  • No More Duplicate Recommendation Requests
    Common App will recognize students attending a “Scoir school” and will no longer prompt them to request teacher evaluations and counselor recommendations.
  • Application Flexibility
    Scoir remains application agnostic. Students should continue to apply in whichever way best serves them and you, whether that’s Common App, Apply Coalition with Scoir, or another method.
  • Enhanced Document Sending
    We’re also improving the overall documents sending experience for all application methods.
  • You’re in Control
    You’ll get to decide if you want to enable the integration.

• When the integration is live, should Scoir students request letters of recommendation through Scoir, Common App, or both?

  Through Scoir, as long as their high school is a Scoir customer.

• What will this mean for my students applying via Common App?

  Once launched, students will be able to take advantage of a more streamlined process between Scoir and Common App. We’ll provide clear guidance for how this works well ahead of the application season.

• Will this change how I send documents?

  That’s still being finalized. Our goal is to make the process easier, not more complicated. We’ll be sure to give you plenty of time and support to adjust to any new steps or changes.

• Do I need to do anything to prepare?

  While safe to allow Juniors to proceed with Teacher Recommendation requests, it may be best to ask teachers to hold with their submissions. We anticipate the possibility of some changes to the teacher recommendation flow.

  Otherwise, sit tight and we'll share everything you need to know—along with training and support—once the integration is ready.

• Will training or support be available?

  Yes! As always, we’ll offer walkthroughs, help articles, and opportunities to connect with our team. You won’t be navigating this change alone.

• How will I be notified when more details are available?

  We’ll reach out via email. If you’re subscribed to our updates, you’ll be among the first to know.

• Will Common App have access to Scoir student data?

  Our commitment to protecting student data and empowering students to make informed decisions remains unchanged. Scoir will continue to protect students' Personally Identifiable Information to the same extent we are now.

• Can students apply to Common App schools with Scoir?

  No, they cannot apply to Common App schools within Scoir. Unlike Apply Coalition with Scoir, students will use Common App’s existing application process.