College Counseling
Juniors and seniors, do you know Phil Trout? Our College Counselor is a key contact for your post-secondary planning and college search. He has personally toured hundreds of campuses and looks forward to sharing important insights with you.
It has often been said that the college search is a match to be made, and not a prize to be won. I’ll help you find the right fit. Phil Trout, the College Guy
Mr. Trout has a distinguished career as a College Counselor, and is now in his 13th year at Minnetonka. He previously served as the Director of College Counseling at Mounds Park Academy (St. Paul), Shattuck-St. Mary’s (Faribault) and the Illinois Math and Science Academy. He also has worked in college admissions at the University of Minnesota and the College of William and Mary. He is a Past-President of the Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling, and he served on the Minnesota ACT Council.
He served as President of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) during the 2015-2016 school year.
To make an appointment, please email collegeguy@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?
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 Programs in 2019-20
All programs are in the MHS Forum, unless otherwise noted. Presentations or handouts and links to recorded webinars are posted below when available.
| Date | Time | Event |
| Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 7 p.m. | College Admissions 101 |
| Thursday, Aug. 22 | 7 p.m. |
College Admissions 101 |
| Monday, Aug. 26 | 7 p.m. |
Selective College Admissions: Five Important Tips |
| Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 3:30 p.m. |
College Admissions 101 |
| Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 3:30 p.m. |
Completing a College Application - Practical Advice for Seniors |
| Wednesday, September 4 | 12-1 p.m. |
Webinar: College Admissions 101 (Registration link coming soon) |
| Thursday, Sept. 5 | 3:30 p.m. | Selective College Admissions: 5 Important Tips |
| Friday, Sept. 6 | 12-1 p.m. | Webinar: Selective College Admissions: 5 Important Tips (Registration link coming soon) |
| Monday, Sept. 9 | 7 p.m. |
Completing a College Application - Practical Advice for Seniors |
| Thursday, Sept. 12 | 7:15 a.m. |
Completing a College Application - Practical Advice for Seniors |
| Monday, Sept. 16 | 7 p.m. | Senior Parent Program, Arts Center |
| Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 3:30 p.m. | Completing a College Application - Practical Advice for Seniors |
| Thursday, Sept. 19 | 7 p.m. | Admission to the Big Public Flagship Universities |
| Friday, Sept. 20 | 12 p.m. | Webinar: Admission to the Big Public Flagship Universities (Registration link coming soon) |
|
Tuesday, Sept. 24 |
7:15 a.m. |
Admission to Big Public Flagship Universities |
| Monday, Sept. 30 | 7 p.m. |
College Admissions and the Student Athlete |
| Thursday, Oct. 3 | 3:30 p.m. | College Admissions and the Student Athlete |
| Monday, Oct. 7 | 7 p.m. |
Touring Colleges |
| Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 3:30 p.m. |
Touring Colleges |
| Monday, Oct. 14 | 7 p.m. |
A Closer Look at Community and Technical Colleges |
|
Tuesday, Oct. 15 |
3:30 p.m. |
A Closer Look at Community and Technical Colleges |
| Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. |
Financial Aid Program |
|
Monday, Oct. 28 |
7 p.m. |
Looking for Scholarships |
|
Monday, Nov. 4 |
3:30 p.m. |
Looking for Scholarships |
|
Tuesday, Feb. 4 |
7 p.m.
|
Junior Parent Program: A Kick-off to the College Search Process, Arts Center |
| Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 6-7:30 p.m. | MACAC College Fair, MHS Commons |
