Post-Secondary Counseling

Meet Norma Gutierrez!

She is a key contact for your post-secondary planning, whether that be four-year, two-year, tech program or gap year. She has personally toured numerous college campuses and looks forward to sharing important insights with you. She embraces the fact that each student's post high school journey is as unique as the student themselves.

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?
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.

For general information, please visit the Testing and Assessments webpage.

Additional Resources

Information for Your College Search

Scheduled Events

Date	Time	Event
September 18	7 p.m.	Senior Parent Night Program Watch the recording
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 MHS Forum
October 3	7 p.m.	Admission to Selective Colleges Guest speaker: Alex Castro, Assistant Director of Admissions, University of Southern California MHS Forum
October 9	7 p.m.	University of California System Application Workshop Virtual - Zoom link posted in Schoology.
October 10	7 p.m.	Admission to Big Public Flagship Universities Guest Speakers: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, University of Iowa and The University of Wisconsin Madison MHS Forum
October 11	10:45-11:15 a.m.	Completing a College Application – Practical Advice for Seniors MHS Forum
October 16	7 p.m.	Admission to Two-Year and Technical Colleges Guest speakers: Hennepin Tech, Normandale, North Dakota State College of Science, Dougherty Family College MHS Forum
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 MHS Forum
February 5	7 p.m.	Junior Parent Program - A Kick-off to the College Search Process The Arts Center
March 25	7 p.m.	Understanding Your Scholarship Award Letter MHS Forum
May 13	7 p.m.	Sophomore Parent Program – An Overview of Post-Secondary Planning MHS Forum