Post-Secondary Counseling
Most recently, Mrs. Gutierrez served as the Director of College Counseling at Saint Thomas Academy for 9 years. She also has worked in college admissions at the University of Minnesota as an Assistant Director for almost 17 years. She is a Past-President of the Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling and serves on a variety of Boards and committees.
To make an appointment, please email norma.gutierrez@minnetonkaschools.org or call 952-401-5746.
College Entrance Testing
Do you have questions about college entrance tests?
- Why should I take the PSAT?
- What’s the difference between the ACT and SAT?
- When should I take the ACT/SAT?
- How many times should I take the ACT/SAT?
- How can I prepare for college entrance tests?
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What colleges have adopted a test-optional policy in admissions?
These questions vary based on each student and their situation. It’s a good idea to have a conversation with your counselor about testing.
ACT vs. SAT: Which Exam is Right for Your College Goals?
For general information, please visit the Testing and Assessments webpage.
Information for Your College Search
Scheduled Events
Date | Time | Event |
September 18 | 7 p.m. |
Senior Parent Night Program |
September 27 | 10:45-11:15 a.m. | Completing a College Application – Practical Advice for Seniors MHS Forum |
October 3 | 8:55-9:25 a.m. |
Completing a College Application – Practical Advice for Seniors |
October 3 | 7 p.m. |
Admission to Selective Colleges
Guest speaker: Alex Castro, Assistant Director of Admissions, University of Southern California Watch the recording |
October 9 | 7 p.m. |
University of California System Application Workshop
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October 10 | 7 p.m. |
Admission to Big Public Flagship Universities |
October 11 | 10:45-11:15 a.m. |
Completing a College Application – Practical Advice for Seniors |
October 16 | 7 p.m. |
Admission to Two-Year and Technical Colleges |
October 25 | 10:50-11:20 a.m. | Completing a College Application – Practical Advice for Seniors MHS Forum |
November 16 | 7 p.m. |
Financing a College Education
Guest Speaker: Neil Leibundguth, University of St Thomas
Watch the recording |
December 19 |
Annual Alumni College Panel |
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February 5 | 7 p.m. |
Junior Parent Program - A Kick-off to the College Search Process |
February 6 | 6 p.m. |
Momentum Information Night: Aviation and Skilled Trades Panel and College Fair MHS Forum |
March 19 | 7 p.m. |
Military Night
MHS Forum Come learn about the variety of military options. Our guests will include members from the Service Academies, ROTC, Reserves, Minutemen scholarship and Enlisting. There will be a brief presentation followed by opportunities to speak with the representatives.
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March 25 | 7 p.m. |
Understanding Your Scholarship Award Letter |
May 13 | 7 p.m. | Sophomore Parent Program – An Overview of Post-Secondary Planning MHS Forum |