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Census · Social services · occupation code 21-1012

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 1 of 35 tasks

  • Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 5.5% of the role's time · $1.3B · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

Does not pass

  • Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.8% of the role's time · $1.9B

  • Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.2% of the role's time · $1.8B

  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

    reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 6.3% of the role's time · $1.5B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.3% of the role's time · $1.5B

  • Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $1.2B

  • Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $1.2B

  • Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $918M

  • Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.7% of the role's time · $894M

  • Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $857M

  • Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $817M

  • Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $789M

  • Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $762M

  • Refer students to outside counseling services.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $669M

  • Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $622M

  • Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $585M

  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $584M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $577M

  • Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $567M

  • Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $540M · waiting on a check

  • Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $510M · passed by GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

  • Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $392M

  • Establish and supervise peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $383M

  • Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.5% of the role's time · $352M

  • Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $351M · waiting on a check

  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $346M

  • Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $338M

  • Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $332M

  • Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $296M

  • Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $276M

  • Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $266M · waiting on a check

  • Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $238M

  • Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.9% of the role's time · $212M

  • Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $187M

  • Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $132M

Where this role works