Senior ECAP Fall 2019

Agenda Know your Counselor Graduation Credit Check Review Transcript Employ, Enlist, Enroll NCAA Eligibility Center FAFSA/Scholarships WUE Official Transcript Request

Credit Check Sheet for Graduation Top Section – any blank should have a scheduled class either first and/or second semester Please DO NOT WRITE in the boxes If you want a copy, take a picture with your phone or stop by the counseling office later and we can make you a copy If you have questions or concerns, make notes on your transcript for your records. Also, use the Post-it notes available and stick it to your yellow grad check form when you turn it in to your alpha counselor.

Employ Develop cover letter and resume Find references Research companies that fit your interests and skills Apply for jobs Prepare for interview

Enlist Take the ASVAB Talk to recruiters who come to campus Select the branch of military that meets your interests and skills Learn useful trades or make a career in the military Check on educational opportunities

Enroll Apply for Fall 2020 Different requirements at all universities, community colleges and career/technical schools Keep copies of everything you submit! Application fees (Common App., Coalition App., etc.) Free/reduced lunch = fee waiver from counselor (if needed) Letters of Recommendation – questionnaire, 2 weeks notice minimum, speak to counselors and teachers in person! 

NCAA Eligibility Center https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/ Athletes should have registered at the end of their junior year with the Eligibility Center for participation in college athletics See Mrs. Stevens in the Athletic Office for assistance with courses needed for individual colleges

FAFSA Opens October 1st www.FAFSA.ed.gov Assure you are on the correct website Create FSA ID for Student and Parent Watch the announcements for possible evening event Complete the FAFSA for possible scholarships that you may not even be aware of…what a great surprise!

Scholarships Merit vs. Private Donor Always keep copies of every submission and awards Check the financial aid web pages for the colleges you are interested in SCAMS! Never pay for a scholarship WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange Twitter – follow @IRHSCounseling Follow now IRHS Counseling Website, Facebook like “IRHS Scholarship and More” Like now

Future Events IRHS College Fair – Fine Arts Breezeway Wednesday, September 11th 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. TCC College Night Tuesday, October 22 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Over 200 colleges represented Reserve your spot on the IRHS bus by October 1st Tri-University (UA, ASU, NAU) DATE : Sept. 11th at Mt. View High School  6-8pm or Sept 12th at UofA's Tri-U event being held on campus 6-8pm.

Official Transcript Request To obtain a request form, you MUST see the IRHS Registrar, Mrs. Kandi Clark, and fill out a colored form Please allow 3-5 working days to complete this request Each official transcript costs $1.00 The official transcript will then be sent to the specific schools or organization Should you need a waiver, please see your counselor

Final Reminders Social Media First Impressions Watch Deadlines You are being WATCHED! 31% of college admissions representatives do a social media check on applicants Before you post: what does your digital footprint say about you? Email address Appropriate and Professional Capitalize Proper Nouns Use Punctuation Application Deadlines Scholarships ACT/SAT Acceptance and Refusals Decision Day (May 1)