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What’s on the Test?
The GACE School Counseling test contains 160 multiple-choice questions and is timed at 4 hours.
The exam is split into two subtests, which are taken in separate testing sessions (but can be taken on the same day if you’d like).
SUBTEST I (103)
80 questions | 2 hours
Foundations (80%)
- Fundamental principles of ethics and their applications in the field of counseling
- The history and role of the professional school counselor
- Fundamental theories of human growth and development
- Major laws and policies affecting students and school counselor
Management (20%)
- Managing various types of referrals
- A school counselor’s leadership role in a comprehensive counseling program
- Managing and evaluating a school counseling program
- Designing, developing, and implementing a comprehensive school counseling program in a multicultural context
- Acting as a change agent
- The role of the school counseling program in the total educational process
SUBTEST II (104)
80 questions | 2 hours
Delivery of Service (80%)
- The role and importance of consultation and collaboration
- Fundamental theories and principles of guidance and counseling
Accountability (20%)
- Goals and methods of evaluating achievement
- Identifying strengths and areas for program improvement
- Gathering background data
- Various assessment types and uses
- Using the results of various assessments
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). If you take each subtest separately, the fee is $123 for each subtest. If you take both subtests together, the fee is $193.
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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:
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. You’ll need a scaled score of at least 220 to pass the exam.
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.
Passing Scores
There are two passing levels for this exam: induction and professional. Each level has its own minimum passing score requirements:
- Induction Level: 220-249
- Professional Level: 250
Here’s something to keep in mind: You have to pass at the professional level on BOTH subtests in order for your final exam scores to count at the professional level. If you only pass at the induction level on one of the subtests, your final exam score will only count at the induction level.
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 160 questions.
What is the time limit for the GACE School Counseling test?
The test is timed at 4 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 testing fee is $193.