This site was helpful in what steps are needed:
http://education-portal.com/how_to_become_a_high_school_guidance_counselor.html
but I need a further breakdown, like a class list, and how long all of that would take?
And some searching shows that it can be done online. Really? Results show that counseling can, but can you really take everything online for high school?
Further info on character: Lives in WA State, Seattle area. Present time. School would have to be local or online. Preferably online. He's never done any college classes before and is about 22 (subject to change).