1300 SW 19th Ave. Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 235-0592

Guidance Counselor

College and Career Planning Websites

Career Investigation

      Financial Aid
      • Need estimator – calculates costs of college based on school choice and previous years income taxes. Financial Needs Estimator

      Parent and student should do this in Jan/Feb of senior year after taxes are completed.

      Career Planning /College website – used with permission from Willmar Public Schools

      Career College Planning Tasks – list tasks completed in curriculum and suggestions for parents

      • Elem- Ex:  Child to work, give students responsibility for tasks at home
      • Jr High -  Social Skill Development, Work ethics, Being Responsible and accountable
      • Grade 9 – Explore Testing – review results
      • Grade 10 – PLAN Testing – results review- career investigation on web
      • Grade 11 – ACT, College Research, College Visits, Internships
      • Grade 12 – ACT retake if necessary, College Application, Financial aid application