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What’s on the Test?
The GACE School Counseling test contains 100 multiple-choice questions and is timed at 2.5 hours.
The exam is split into three testlets, which are taken in separate testing sessions (but can be taken on the same day if you’d like).
Knowledge of Learners and Foundations of School Counseling (301)
30 questions | 45 minutes
- Principles and stages of human development (from early childhood through young adulthood) that may affect development
- Theories and processes of learning
- Strategies pertaining to school counseling and environments that promote respect and affirmation
The Comprehensive School Counseling Program (302)
40 questions | 1 hour
- Practices and strategies for designing and implementing a counseling program that facilitates academic, career, and social-emotional development
- Designing and delivering responsive services to address student needs, concerns, and challenges
- Techniques and strategies for supporting students in establishing, monitoring, an managing their educational plans
- The foundations of and how to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program
Roles and Responsibilities of the School Counseling Profession (303)
30 questions | 45 minutes
- Procedures, processes, and strategies for providing systems of support
- Practices and strategies for effective communication, consultation, and collaboration within the school and community
- The roles and responsibilities of the professional school counselor
- The legal and ethical standards of practice in school counseling
How to Register
To get started with the registration process, you’ll need to create a MyPSC account on the GaPSC website. You should receive a Georgia Certification ID (GA CERT ID) during this process, which you’ll use for identification throughout the registration and testing process.
The next step is to create an ETS GACE testing account on the ETS website. This account will allow you to register for the exam and pay the testing fee(s).
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How the Exam is Scored
The GACE School Counseling test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
Scaled Scoring
For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
Retaking the Exam
If you don’t get the score you want on your first try, that’s okay! You can take the exam again after a mandatory 30-day waiting period.
FAQs
How many questions are on the GACE School Counseling test?
The test contains 100 questions.
What is the time limit for the GACE School Counseling test?
The test is timed at 2.5 hours.
What is the passing score for the GACE School Counseling test?
You’ll need to get a final score of 220 to pass the test.
How much does the GACE School Counseling test cost?
The total testing fee is $263.
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