{"id":22516,"date":"2016-04-22T18:00:46","date_gmt":"2016-04-22T18:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=22516"},"modified":"2026-03-14T15:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T20:21:29","slug":"school-counselor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-ii\/school-counselor\/","title":{"rendered":"Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> School Counselor (5422) Practice&nbsp;Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Praxis<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> School Counselor (5422) test is used to assess the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities of prospective entry-level K-12 school counselors.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free Praxis School Counselor practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/praxis-5422\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'PraxScCoun5422 Course Click']);\">Praxis Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/praxisii\/school-counselor.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'PrIIProfScCou Guide Click']);\">Praxis Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/praxisii\/school-counselor.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'PrIIProfScCou Flashcard Click']);\">Praxis Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-test\/\">Other Praxis Tests<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The School Counselor exam contains 120 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 2 hours. The selected-response questions may appear in the form of any of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Single-selection multiple-choice<\/li>\n<li>Selecting ALL correct answers from a list of choices<\/li>\n<li>Clicking parts of a graphic such as a map or a chart<\/li>\n<li>Dragging and dropping answers into a targeted area on the screen<\/li>\n<li>Selecting the correct answer from a drop-down menu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The exam is split into four content categories:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Define_(30_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Define (30 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Role of the school counselor<\/li>\n<li>Human growth and development<\/li>\n<li>Ethics<\/li>\n<li>Legal issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Deliver_(48_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Deliver (48 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct student services<\/li>\n<li>Indirect student services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Manage_(24_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Manage (24 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technology applications<\/li>\n<li>Validity and reliability relating to program planning and implementation<\/li>\n<li>Student outcome goals<\/li>\n<li>Components of an annual administrative conference<\/li>\n<li>Principles of measurement<\/li>\n<li>Participation, mindsets, behaviors, and outcome data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Assess_(18_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Assess (18 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>School counseling program<\/li>\n<li>Program effectiveness and student outcomes<\/li>\n<li>ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards and Competencies Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Using and reporting data for program improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 Praxis 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\/praxisii\/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\/praxisii\/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\/2025\/11\/praxsccoun5422.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>Before you register for the exam, you will need to create an online ETS account if you are required to take the exam for a teacher education program or state certification. Once this account is created, you can apply to take the exam.<\/p>\n<p>During the exam registration, you will be asked to select the test-taking format (remote or at a testing center), test location (if you are taking the test at a testing center), and test date. You will also need to pay the $130 exam fee.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Course\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Online_Praxis_5422_Test_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Online Praxis 5422 Test Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online Praxis 5422 prep course designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the Praxis 5422 course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocpqs\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocflash\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmoney\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the Praxis 5422 online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the Praxis 5422 test.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/praxis-5422\/\" class=\"centered-button\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'Praxis 5422 Course Click']);\">Start Your Praxis 5422 Online Course<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Inperson_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>In-person Testing<\/h3>\n<p>On the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing facility at least 15 minutes before your scheduled exam time. Once you arrive, you will be asked to present two forms of valid identification, one of which must be a photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>Personal items will not be allowed into the testing center, so it is best to leave things like bags, notebooks, and food items at home or in your car.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Remote_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Remote Testing<\/h3>\n<p>To take the exam remotely, you must use a laptop or desktop computer (touchscreens and tablets are not allowed). Your computer will need a speaker, microphone, and camera (internal or external). Before exam day, you will need to download and install the ETS Secure Test Browser on your computer.<\/p>\n<p>Your environment must be private, with no traffic in and out of your testing area. The area where you take the exam must be clear of all personal items, and you will not be allowed to wear headphones. The proctor will ask you to move the camera around so that your testing area can be observed, and at the end of your exam, the proctor will watch as you erase any notes you made.<\/p>\n<p>Before you register for remote testing, make sure you meet all the requirements listed, and run a test of the secure browser to ensure your computer can function smoothly.<\/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>For every question you answer correctly, one numerical point is added to your raw score. Incorrect and unanswered questions are not penalized, so you should make a guess anytime you do not know the correct answer. Your raw score is converted to a scaled score, and you will receive an official score report about five weeks after you complete the exam.<\/p>\n<p>The passing score varies but is usually a minimum scaled score of 159.<\/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 Praxis 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\/praxisii\/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\/praxisii\/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\/2025\/11\/praxsccoun5422flash.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 Praxis 5422 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 120 selected-response 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 Praxis 5422 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 2 hours.<\/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 Praxis 5422 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 scaled score of at least 159 in most states.<\/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 Praxis 5422 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 $130.<\/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. Eric has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Sociology and a master\u2019s of education in Teaching ESOL.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. 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