The TExES School Counselor exam is an assessment test designed to test the knowledge of entry-level school counselors in the state of Texas.
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TExES School Counselor Exam Outline
The TExES School Counselor exam contains a total of 90 selected-response questions and one constructed-response question, and you will be given 4 hours and 45 minutes to complete it.
Teaching Standards
The TExES School Counselor exam is aligned with the six standards for educators that have been outlined by the State Board for Educator Certification.
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Approved Educator Standards
- Learner-Centered Knowledge: You are expected to have a broad base of knowledge.
- Learner-Centered Skills: You are expected to promote the educational, social, personal, and career development of learners.
- Learner-Centered Process: You are expected to participate in the development, monitoring, revision, and evaluation of a campus.
- Learner-Centered Equity and Excellence: You are expected to promote academic success for all learners by acknowledging, respecting, and responding to diversity.
- Learner-Centered Communications: You are expected to demonstrate effective professional and interpersonal communication skills as an advocate for all students.
- Learner-Centered Professional Development: You are expected to continue professional development.
Exam Domains
The exam is split into four domains.
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Human development and learning
- Diversity and cultural competence
2. The Comprehensive School Counseling Program (44%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Guidance
- Responsive services
- Individual planning
- Systems support
- Program management
3. The Professional School Counselor (18%)
For the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Communication
- Consultation
- Collaboration
- Professional practice
4. Analysis and Response (20%)
This domain contains the constructed-response question, which requires you to write a short analysis regarding a student’s strengths and needs. You will be asked to design an effective intervention as part of your analysis.
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TExES School Counselor Exam Registration
To register for the exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. Once your account has been created, you can use it to register for the exam and schedule an exam date. When you register, you will need to pay the $200 examination fee.
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Test Day
On exam day, you should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes early on the day of your testing appointment. Upon arrival, you will be asked to sign in and provide at least one form of valid photo ID.
After the check-in process is complete, you will be asked to leave all personal items (cell phone, wallet, keys, bags, etc.) in a locker outside the testing area.
Once you enter the testing room, you will be given a brief tutorial on the computer-adaptive testing system before the exam begins.
How the TExES School Counselor Exam is Scored
The TExES School Counselor exam is computer-adaptive. Here’s a look at how it works:
The first question is judged to be of medium difficulty, and depending on your performance, the next question may be easier or harder. If you do well on the first question, the second question will be harder; conversely, if you do poorly on the first question, the second question will be easy.
The questions on this exam are rated on a scale of 100-300. The higher a question is rated, the harder the question is (e.g., a question marked as 225 will be more difficult than a question marked 160).
To pass the exam, your final question must be on or above the 240 mark. If your final question is below this mark, you will not pass the exam, even if you have answered some questions above the 240 mark at some point during the exam. This is because the computer has rated the difficulty of your final question based on how you answered the previous questions.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the TExES School Counselor exam?
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There are 91 questions on the exam.
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How long is the TExES School Counselor exam?
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The time limit for this exam is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
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What is the passing score for the TExES School Counselor exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.
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How much does the TExES School Counselor exam cost?
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The examination fee is $200.
by Mometrix Test Preparation | Last Updated: September 6, 2024
