Many test-takers struggle with the breadth of content—the exam covers counseling theories, assessment techniques, student development across grade levels, and ethical decision-making all at once. Additionally, distinguishing between similar counseling approaches and applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios can be difficult. Personalized instruction helps you identify your specific weak areas and develop targeted strategies rather than reviewing everything generically.

Most candidates benefit from 6-12 weeks of focused preparation, depending on their background and familiarity with counseling concepts. If you have a graduate degree in counseling or a related field, you may need less time; if you're transitioning from another profession, more time is typically helpful. Working with a tutor allows you to create a personalized study plan that matches your pace and identifies which content areas need the most attention.

One-on-one instruction lets you focus on your specific gaps rather than reviewing material you already know. A tutor can explain complex theories in ways that match your learning style, quiz you on challenging concepts using retrieval practice, and help you apply knowledge to the scenario-based questions on the exam. This targeted approach is more efficient than generic prep courses and helps you build genuine understanding rather than just memorizing facts.

The exam covers counseling and helping relationships, social and cultural foundations, student development, career development, assessment and testing, research and program evaluation, and professional ethics and responsibilities. Each area requires both conceptual understanding and the ability to apply knowledge to real counseling scenarios. A tutor can help you master each domain and practice integrating knowledge across topics, which is essential for the exam's application-focused questions.

Brooklyn's 801 schools serve nearly 300,000 students, creating strong demand for qualified school counselors—and that means the exam is competitive. Personalized instruction helps you stand out by ensuring you truly understand counseling concepts rather than just recognizing test answers. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who know the PRAXIS exam inside and out and can help you prepare efficiently so you're ready to make an impact in Brooklyn schools.

Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current knowledge, a review of your background and goals, and identification of your strongest and weakest content areas. The tutor will ask about your timeline, learning preferences, and any specific challenges you've faced with the material. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan focused on the areas where you need the most support.

The exam includes multiple-choice questions that often present realistic counseling scenarios, requiring you to apply theories and ethical principles to specific situations. Many test-takers find scenario-based questions challenging because they require deeper understanding than simple fact recall. A tutor can provide practice with authentic exam questions, explain why correct answers are better than distractors, and help you develop a systematic approach to analyzing scenarios quickly and accurately.