Counseling

Our Counselors' Goals

To assist students with educational, personal, career and goal planning.
To help students understand themselves and others.
To assist students in identifying and dealing with problems.
To provide crisis intervention when necessary.
To coordinate referrals to school and community support services.
To serve as a resource to students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Reasons to Get in Touch...

Academic support
Career preparation
Postsecondary planning and application process
School adjustment issues
Coping, problem-solving, decision-making concerns
Peer relationships and conflict resolution problems
School-based and community resources information or referrals

College Counseling Resources

TIP Fact Sheet - Information about the State of Michigan's Tuition Incentive Program
Brag Sheet - Give your Recommendation-Letter-Writers what they need to write a personalized letter!
FAFSA Checklist - Be prepared to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Requesting Transcripts - Detailed instructions for requesting transcripts.
ECA School Profile - Explain the ECA to admissions departments & others.
Postsecondary Planning Guide - Your guide to preparing for college-after-ECA.
Counselor Brag Sheet - Student questionnaire for counselor letter of recommendation.
Common App Brag Sheet - Student questionnaire for teacher letter of recommendation.

Volunteer & Work-Based Learning Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Student Employment Opportunities

Internship/Job Shadowing Opportunities

Transcripts & Records

Sending Transcripts

Submit a request at least 3-4 weeks before the deadlines to allow for processing time.
Send transcripts directly to each college & university, do not send them to yourself!
Send District Transcripts
- If your previous school uses parchment.com you can follow the instructions below, otherwise please contact your previous school for instructions on their process.
- If you were Home Schooled, submit a copy of your Home School transcript.
Send your ECA Transcript
- Visit Parchment.com.
- Follow the Parchment instructions to make an account from which you will request transcripts from.
Send your EMU Transcript
- Log on to your my.emich.edu account
- Click on Student Services
- Click on National Student Clearinghouse
- Follow the instructions for requesting your transcripts
- There may be a $5 fee

Scholarship Resources

Students are encouraged to be pro-active in seeking out scholarships and applying for them. The scholarship search is hard work and requires perseverance, will, and attention to detail. The scholarship links that are listed below should give a great start in your scholarship search. Please remember that applications should be neat and professional. Type your essays. Edit and proofread the content. For all scholarships, meeting deadlines is critical.