Praxis® School Counselor (5422) Practice Test
The Praxis School Counselor (5422) exam evaluates the knowledge and skills essential for entry-level school counselors across K–12 environments. This exam is required in many states for school counseling certification and measures your readiness to support student academic, personal, and career development.
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Praxis School Counselor Exam Format and Structure
The School Counselor exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions and must be completed within a 2-hour testing window. These questions can be presented in several formats, including but not limited to:
- Single-selection multiple-choice
- Selecting ALL correct answers from a list of choices
- Clicking parts of a graphic such as a map or a chart
- Dragging and dropping answers into a targeted area on the screen
- Selecting the correct answer from a drop-down menu
Basic Test Information
- Test Code: 5422
- Number of Questions: 120 selected-response questions
- Time Limit: 2 hours
- Test Format: Computer-delivered
- Question Types: Multiple-choice
Scoring Information
The Praxis School Counselor exam uses a scaled scoring system. Most states require a passing score of 156, but requirements vary by state. Unofficial scores are typically available immediately after completing the test at most test centers, while official score reports are released within 2–3 weeks.
Registration requires creating an ETS account, selecting the test (remote or testing center), and paying the $146 exam fee.
Praxis School Counselor Exam Outline
I. Define (30 Questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- Role of the school counselor
- Human growth and development
- Ethics
- Legal issues
II. Deliver (48 Questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- Direct student services
- Indirect student services
- Individual student planning aligned with academic, career, and social/emotional development goals.
- Responsive services such as crisis intervention, brief counseling, and referrals
- Classroom instruction and curriculum delivery that support student competencies
III. Manage (24 Questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- Technology applications
- Validity and reliability relating to program planning and implementation
- Student outcome goals
- Components of an annual administrative conference
- Principles of measurement
- Participation, mindsets, behaviors, and outcome data
IV. Assess (18 Questions)
The questions in this category assess your knowledge of the following:
- School counseling program
- Program effectiveness and student outcomes
- ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards and Competencies Assessment
- Using and reporting data for program improvement
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Additional Resources
Study Guide
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FAQs About Student Counselor
The Praxis 5422 exam measures the knowledge and skills required for entry-level school counselors, including ethical principles, student development, and program implementation.
The exam contains 120 selected-response (multiple-choice) questions.
You have 2 hours to complete the test.
Most states require a 156 to pass, but this varies. Check with your state’s department of education.
The Praxis School Counselor exam fee is $146.
Create an ETS account, choose the exam format (remote or in-person), pick a date and test center, and pay the fee.
The exam covers three main categories:
- Professional Practices and Ethics
- Student Development and Learning
- Counseling Program Implementation and Management
Yes, ETS allows for a remote proctored option depending on your computer setup.
Official scores are usually available within 2–3 weeks after your test date.
We offer free practice tests, study guides, flashcards, and a complete online course—everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
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