{"id":21968,"date":"2016-03-31T21:09:11","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T21:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=21968"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:02:32","slug":"school-counselor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/school-counselor\/","title":{"rendered":"TExES School Counselor (252) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The TExES School Counselor exam is an assessment test designed to test the knowledge of entry-level school counselors in the state of Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free TExES School Counselor practice test, and check out our premium-quality TExES test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/school-counselor.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'TExESSCoun252 Guide Click']);\">TExES Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/school-counselor.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'TExESSCoun252 Flashcard Click']);\">TExES Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/\">Other TExES Exams<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"TExES_School_Counselor_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TExES School Counselor Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Teaching_Standards\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Teaching Standards<\/h3>\n<p>The TExES School Counselor exam is aligned with the six standards for educators that have been outlined by the State Board for Educator Certification.<\/p>\n<p>Click the button below to see the full list of approved educator standards for this exam:<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n  <button class=\"buttontranscript\" onclick=\"toggle('NewContents')\">Approved Educator Standards<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NewContents\" class=\"showanswer\" style=\"width: 80%; text-align: left; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 110%;\"><strong>Approved Educator Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\">\n<li><strong>Learner-Centered Knowledge:<\/strong> You are expected to have a broad base of knowledge.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px;\"><strong>Learner-Centered Skills:<\/strong> You are expected to promote the educational, social, personal, and career development of learners.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Learner-Centered Process:<\/strong> You are expected to participate in the development, monitoring, revision, and evaluation of a campus.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Learner-Centered Equity and Excellence:<\/strong> You are expected to promote academic success for all learners by acknowledging, respecting, and responding to diversity.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Learner-Centered Communications:<\/strong> You are expected to demonstrate effective professional and interpersonal communication skills as an advocate for all students.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learner-Centered Professional Development:<\/strong> You are expected to continue professional development.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Exam_Domains\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Domains<\/h3>\n<p>The exam is split into four domains.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">\n<strong>1. Knowledge of Learners (18%)<\/strong><br \/>\nFor the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Human development and learning<\/li>\n<li>Diversity and cultural competence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. The Comprehensive School Counseling Program (44%)<\/strong><br \/>\nFor the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guidance<\/li>\n<li>Responsive services<\/li>\n<li>Individual planning<\/li>\n<li>Systems support<\/li>\n<li>Program management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. The Professional School Counselor (18%)<\/strong><br \/>\nFor the questions in this domain, you will be tested on your knowledge and abilities in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n<li>Consultation<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Professional practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Analysis and Response (20%)<\/strong><br \/>\nThis domain contains the constructed-response question, which requires you to write a short analysis regarding a student&#8217;s strengths and needs. You will be asked to design an effective intervention as part of your analysis.\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's TExES School Counselor Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/school-counselor.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/school-counselor.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/texesscoun252.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span> Exam Registration<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_to_Study\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study<\/h2>\n<p>Think you aren\u2019t a good test-taker? Maybe on a study-time crunch? Or just don\u2019t know how to begin studying? Mometrix has designed a new Study Secrets course to help every student, no matter what study scenario you are in. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll find in the Study Secrets Course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Techniques to Conquer Procrastination<\/li>\n<li>Steps to building a Study Plan custom to your learning style<\/li>\n<li>7 Effective Note-Taking Methods<\/li>\n<li>Test-Taking Tips<\/li>\n<li>Memory Techniques and Mnemonics<\/li>\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we\u2019ve tailored our Study Secrets Course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for their upcoming exam or semester. Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/studysecrets\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', Study Course Click']);\">Study Secrets Online Course<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Once you enter the testing room, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system before the exam begins.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES School Counselor exam is scored on a scale of 100-300.<\/p>\n<p>To pass the exam, your final scaled score must be 240 or higher.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's TExES School Counselor Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/school-counselor.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/school-counselor.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/texesscoun252flash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the TExES School Counselor exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 91 questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the TExES School Counselor exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for this exam is 4 hours and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the TExES School Counselor exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the TExES School Counselor exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $200.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Eric Richter<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. 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