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! 

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