Attention high school seniors! One of the things admissions officers pay attention to, besides GPA, is course selection throughout HS. They like to see students have momentum going into the freshman year. If you sit back your senior year, it's hard to recapture that momentum.

Scholarships and grants are free money to help pay for college or career school. Find out what scholarships and grants you might qualify for: bit.ly/2xIponZ

Nearly 67% of Iowa jobs are going to require some form of training or education beyond high-school! Have you thought about your future? icansucceed.org/schedule

Attention high school seniors! One of the things admissions officers pay attention to, besides GPA, is course selection throughout HS. They like to see students have momentum going into the freshman year. If you sit back your senior year, it's hard to recapture that momentum.

Congratulations to all students who completed the ACT today! Scores will start to be released on July 24, and will be released each week through August 27.

Here are a few college application tips to keep in mind when you submit materials.

REMINDER: You can fill out the 2019–20 FAFSA form starting October 1!

Herff Jones and Lifetouch have again partnered to provide Live Streaming of East graduation ceremony. here is the direct link for students and families.. nfhsnetwork.com/affiliates/her…

Seniors-- here is the link to our graduation live stream! Please have your loved ones use this link on Saturday, May 26th if they cannot be at the Knapp Center. Feel free to share with friends and families afar! nfhsnetwork.com/affiliates/her…

Hey juniors! Make sure you enroll in senior classes that fulfill the credits you need for college. Have questions, talk to your school counselor or visit with an ICAN advisor.

Students and families-- please consider College Raptor for your college planning needs. This free tool is available to help you through the college search process. It will help you with college matching, discovery and financial aid. Check it out! collegeraptor.com

Giving a virtual high five to all the #schoolcounselors working hard to impact the lives of students everywhere. We see you! #NationalHighFiveDay

Can't decide on a major? This should help: bit.ly/2vDcxTd #MondayMotivation

We are getting close to graduation but that doesn't mean we stop working on scholarships. Here's a list of Scholarships that are due in May - icansucceed.org/may.

If you're interested in taking the ACT in June, make sure to register by Friday! You can register online here: bit.ly/ACT-Registrati…

Are you following the #GoldenCircle2018 college fair event on Facebook? We just annonced our first set of exhibitors & you should totally check it out! facebook.com/events/1857801…

Juniors! Financial Aid Night is tomorrow night (5/9) at 5:30 PM in the auditorium! Bring your families for pizza while you learn how to pay for college and file the FAFSA! Please see Mrs. Brandt-Erickson in the Counseling Office with questions!

Seniors-- If you are planning on going to DMACC after graduation, please stop down to visit the first...ever...DMACC Day in the East High library from 11:30 AM - 3 PM on Wednesday, May 16th. DMACC reps will be here to help you finish your college entrance requirements!

Seniors-- A reminder that tomorrow (Friday, May 25th) is Class Day! Please report to the Community Center Gym NO LATER than 1 PM! We can't wait to celebrate you!