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Apply for RAMP

The first step to applying for RAMP^® is to use the program assessment tool to determine whether your program is ready to seek the RAMP^® designation. The assessment tool outlines the components of RAMP^®. These components are represented in the application templates schools will use to prepare materials to be submitted in the

Each application is judged by a review team. Team scoring is facilitated by a lead RAMP^® reviewer. Schools that earn scores of 54 or higher out of a possible 60 are awarded RAMP^® status. Some schools that fail to earn RAMP^® in the first scoring will be invited to resubmit based on the score and components that require improvement. Schools that resubmit and still don’t attain a 54 or higher score are eligible to become Programs of Promise and receive mentoring to potentially be eligible for RAMP^® the following year. 

Application Years

October 2025: Schools applying for RAMP^® in October 2025 should use the fourth edition scoring rubric.
October 2026: Schools may use the fourth edition or the fifth edition scoring rubric.
October 2027 and beyond: Schools must use the fifth edition template.

The RAMP^® application covers an entire school year. Use this suggested fifth edition RAMP^® application timeline to help you plan for your data collection year.

RAMP Eligibility Requirements

Elementary, middle, high, pre-K–8, pre-K–12, public, private and charter schools may seek the RAMP^® designation. Schools should be staffed with a school counseling program, have a designated school identification number in their state or region as well as a principal. Virtual (elementary, middle, high, pre-K–8, pre-K–12), alternative and career academy schools may also seek the RAMP designation as long as staffing requirements are met. While adult schools are typically not eligible, adult schools with a component that serves pre-K–12 and meets staffing requirements should contact Deirdra Williams and request a review for eligibility. Schools may be located within and outside the United States. 

Although a specific number of years implementing the Сºìñֱ²¥ National Model^® framework is not required, schools considering seeking the RAMP^® designation are encouraged to review the program assessment tool. This will assist schools to determine whether your school counseling program is aligned with the Сºìñֱ²¥ National Model^®, thus giving you confidence to readiness in applying. Not sure that your school meets criteria? Contact  Deirdra Williams.

Interested in pursuing RAMP^® but need some help? Consider working with an Сºìñֱ²¥ coach or sign up for on-site training with an Сºìñֱ²¥-Certified Trainer^®.