“…Perusse, Goodnough, and Noel (2001) surveyed school counseling programs (N = 189) and found that programs preferred the following methods for screening applicants: (a) GPA, 98.4%), (b) statement of purpose (76.3%), (c) interview (69.4%), (d) entrance exam (64%), (e) group experience (15.1%), and (f) portfolios (5.4%). Additionally, Walfish and Moreira (2005) examined admission criteria within marriage and family counseling programs (N = 25) and found the following factors considered, which are ranked from highest to least in importance: (a) interviews performance, (b) GPA over 3.2, (c) personal statement, (d) clinical experience, (e) letters of recommendation, (f) GRE over 1100, (g) GPA last two years, (h) research experience, and (i) courses taken. Furthermore, Bradey and Post (1991) surveyed counselor education programs (N = 133) and found the following criteria considered by selection committees: (a) standardized tests (100%), (b) GPA (94%), (c) letters of recommendation (81%), (d) interviews (57%), (e) writing samples (47%), (f) other (i.e., autobiography, personal statement, work experience, or experiential exercises) [33%], and (g) work samples (8%).…”