1. Senior ECAP
Fall 2019

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

4. 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.

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

8. 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

9. 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! 

10. NCAA Eligibility Center
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

11. 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!

12. 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 –
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IRHS Counseling Website, Facebook like “IRHS Scholarship and More”
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13. 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.

15. 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

16. 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?
address
Appropriate and Professional
Capitalize Proper Nouns
Use Punctuation
Application Deadlines
Scholarships
ACT/SAT
Acceptance and Refusals
Decision Day (May 1)