{"id":26394,"date":"2016-10-14T18:45:28","date_gmt":"2016-10-14T18:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=26394"},"modified":"2026-03-17T09:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:44:03","slug":"school-counselor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ilts\/school-counselor\/","title":{"rendered":"ILTS School Counselor (235) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ILTS School Counselor exam is administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to assess the knowledge and skills of prospective school counselors in the state of Illinois.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free ILTS School Counselor practice test, and check out our premium-quality ILTS test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/ilts\/school-counselor.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'ILTSSchoolCoun235 Guide Click']);\">ILTS Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/ilts\/school-counselor.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'ILTSSchoolCoun235 Flashcard Click']);\">ILTS Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ilts\/\">Other ILTS Tests<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"ILTS_School_Counselor_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>ILTS School Counselor Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The ILTS School Counselor exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into four subareas.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Human_Development_and_Learning_(25_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>1. Human Development and Learning (25 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Theories, principles, and processes of human growth and development<\/li>\n<li>Learning theories, processes, and needs related to academic development<\/li>\n<li>Theories, processes, and needs related to personal\/social development<\/li>\n<li>Career theories<\/li>\n<li>College and career readiness<\/li>\n<li>The world of work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Assessment,_Instruction,_and_Services_(37_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>2. Assessment, Instruction, and Services (37 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessment principles, tools, and practices relevant to the school counseling program<\/li>\n<li>Instructional planning and delivery<\/li>\n<li>The developmental school counseling curriculum<\/li>\n<li>Principles, strategies, and processes for individual counseling and education planning<\/li>\n<li>Principles, strategies, and processes for group counseling in the educational setting<\/li>\n<li>Crisis prevention and intervention for students, families, and communities<\/li>\n<li>Consultation and collaboration within the community and the school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"3_The_School_Counseling_Program_(19_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>3. The School Counseling Program (19 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Issues pertaining to change and diversity<\/li>\n<li>The development, organization, and management of the school counseling program<\/li>\n<li>Research methods and program evaluation related to the school counseling program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"4_The_Professional_School_Counselor_(19_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>4. The Professional School Counselor (19 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>History, philosophy, issues, and trends pertaining to school counseling<\/li>\n<li>Educational systems and organizations<\/li>\n<li>Techniques for providing systems support<\/li>\n<li>Professional orientation and identity of the school counselor<\/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 ILTS 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\/ilts\/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\/ilts\/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\/08\/iltsschoolcoun235.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 first create an ILTS\/ISBE account. Once your account has been created, log in and select the School Counselor (235) exam. From there, you can register for the exam, pay the $110 testing fee, and schedule your testing appointment.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>You should arrive about 30 minutes early to the testing center on test day to allow time for the check-in process. When you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and provide two valid forms of government-issued ID.<\/p>\n<p>You will then be asked to place all personal items in a locker outside the testing room, or you may be asked to leave them in your car.<\/p>\n<p>Once the test begins, you will be allowed to take breaks. However, the timer will not be stopped during your break, so use your break time carefully.<\/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>Your ILTS School Counselor score is determined by taking your raw score (the number of questions you answered correctly) and converting it to a scaled score from 100 to 300. To pass, you will need to get a minimum scaled score of 240.<\/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 ILTS 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\/ilts\/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\/ilts\/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\/08\/iltsschoolcoun235flash.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 ILTS School Counselor exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 100 multiple-choice 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 ILTS 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 the exam is 3 hours and 15 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 ILTS 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 ILTS 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 $110.<\/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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