Guidance Counselors Board Exam 2013
The Guidance Counselors Board Exam, also known as the Guidance Counselling Licensure Examination, is a board exam facilitated by the Board of Guidance Counseling under the Professional Regulatory Commission to assess the competency of graduates aspiring to become guidance counselors.
As per R.A. 1080, individuals who passed the board exam need not take the civil service exams to be eligible for the following positions:
- Guidance Counselors
TAKING THE EXAM
Licensure exams for aspiring guidance counselors are usually held once a year. Below are the dates and testing centers for the 2013 Guidance Counselor Board Exam:
| DATE | DAY/s PLACE | DEADLINE OF FILING |
|---|---|---|
| August 28 & 29 | Wed, Thu / Manila | August 16, 2013 |
NATIONAL PASSING RATE
The table below shows the number of board passers in the Licensure Exam for Guidance Counselors in the last 3 years:
| EXAM | EXAM TAKERS | BOARD PASSERS | PASSING RATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2012 | 336 | 185 | 55.05% |
| August 2011 | 249 | 125 | 50.20% |
| August 2010 | 180 | 108 | 60.00% |
