How to use Naviance for letters of recommendation?

I'm totally new to Naviance, but apparently I need it for my college apps. Specifically, I understand it can be used for letters of recommendation. Could anyone kindly guide me on how to use Naviance for getting these letters?

Sure, I'd be happy to guide you through it. Naviance can indeed be an effective tool in arranging and organizing your letters of recommendation. Here's a simple step-by-step process:

1. Log into your Naviance account. If you don't have one yet, you would have to sign up for one, usually through your high school's guidance counseling office.

2. Once you're on the Naviance homepage, find the tab called 'Colleges I'm Applying To.' Click on this.

3. On this page, there should be an option to add colleges to your list. If you've already added colleges, they will appear here.

4. Next, look for the 'Letters of Recommendation' link. It should be located towards the bottom of the page.

5. Upon clicking this, you will be taken to another page where you can request letters. You should see an option that says 'Add Request.' Clicking on this should bring up a list of your teachers or other personnel at your school who can write letters for you.

6. Choose the teacher or counselor you want a letter from, then specify which colleges you want this letter sent to. Ensure you've spoken to this person before making the request inside of Naviance, with a clear deadline.

7. Finally, there's a space to include a note to the letter writer. Here, you can explain why you're requesting their letter and give them context as needed. However, this is optional.8. Press 'Submit Request.' The teacher will now see this request in their Naviance account and can upload the letter directly to Naviance, where it can be sent to colleges.Remember, once you've requested the letter via Naviance, you should follow up with a thank-you note to let them know you appreciate their time and effort in supporting your application. Good luck!