Career fit quiz

Is School Counselor the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the school counselor career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the school counselor job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want to help students succeed
Statement 2 of 8I’m a good listener
Statement 3 of 8I can handle emotional situations
Statement 4 of 8I enjoy career and college planning
Statement 5 of 8I keep information confidential
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to earn a master’s degree
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Bachelor’s plus 2-year master’s training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $64,330 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Educational, guidance and career counselors help students with academic plans, social and emotional challenges, college and career decisions, and connect them with support services.

  • Meet with students individually and in groups
  • Help with academic and graduation planning
  • Guide college and career planning
  • Support social and emotional needs
  • Respond to crises

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