<p>Yes, the counselor form needs to be the IU form. Just print it out and give it to your counselor. </p>
<p>An essay is not required. A few years ago I asked an admissions person about it. I was told that if your scores and GPA are in a range where one would receive any kind of automatic scholarship it really is unnecessary. For those people that have scores or a GPA that is questionable, I would recommend it.</p>
<p>My boys used e-transcript for counselor to send in the forms with signature. It is the preferred and easiest way if your high school is instate. Your counselor should know about it.</p>