Middle/High School Counselors
ZM counselors for the middle and high school are:
Angela Hunstad (Grades 7-9)
Phone: 507-732-7395
Email: Angela Hunstad
Title: School Counselor
Location: Middle/High School
Chelsie Lockner - (Grades 10-12)
Phone: 507-732-7395
Email: Chelsie Lockner
Title: Guidance Counselor
Location: Middle/High School
Timeline for Seniors
Fall:
Retake ACT if desired score has not been reached - December is typically the last time for seniors to retest! You can sign up and find test dates/locations @ ACT.org
Visit schools you are interested in
ZM Will be going on College tours to DCTC and MN State University Mankato. Signs ups will be in the announcements as they get closer!
Meet with Mrs. Lockner for your senior meeting
Apply to at least 3 colleges/universities as soon as possible, before Thanksgiving break
Start reaching out to apprenticeships/job shadowing opportunities if interested
Keep up the hard work in your classes
Volunteer and Participate in Extra-Curricular Activities
Start Searching for Scholarships
Complete the FASFA with your parents. You will need to create an FSA ID.
New this year - FAFSA will not be available until December 2023!
We will have a virtual FAFSA night in Jan/Feb to help you with the process.
Local scholarship info will be available in February, but you can check out Fastweb.com or Myscholly.com for national scholarships.
Spring:
Fill out scholarship applications - online, through your parents workplaces, organizations you are affiliated with, churches, etc.
Senior Profile due to the News Record by March 1st!
Decide on your college by the national decision deadline: MAY 1st!
Accept or decline financial aid offers
Let Mrs. Lockner know where to send your final transcript after graduation
Make Sure You Are Passing All Classes and earning your 26 required credits!
Graduate!