Need help applying for RAMP? Want to know if it's worth your time? Not sure how to get started? Here are some resources to answer your questions. 

RAMP discussion forum on ASCA SCENE

Scoring rubric

Narrated PowerPoint presentation explaining the RAMP application process.

Tips on organizing all your application files on the CD and accompanying template

Podcast on districtwide ASCA National Model implementation

Application guide

ASCA School Counselor Magazine Articles

All RAMP-ed Up
A school counselor shares lessons learned from applying for – and achieving – RAMP status.

Reaching Out, Measuring Up
Becoming a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) school helps illustrate the difference your school counseling program makes in students' academic achievement.

Is Your Program RAMP-ready? 
Follow this simple checklist to see if your school counseling program is ready to apply for RAMP status.

RAMP and Student Achievement 
A recent survey of elementary RAMP schools showed the impact a fully implemented ASCA National Model program has on student achievement and school performance.

A Districtwide Effort 
Learn how one district helps all its schools work together to implement a comprehensive school counseling program and complete the RAMP application process.

Sample Applications

Elementary School (click on links below to download zipped files)
1. Philosopy
2. Mission
3. Competencies and Indicators
4. Program Goals
5. Management Agreement
6. Advisory Council
7. Calendar
8. Classroom Guidance
9. Small Group
10. Curriculum Results Reports
11. Closing the Gap Results Report
12. Program Reflection
13. School Board

Middle School (click on the links below to download zipped files)
1. Philosophy
2. Mission
3. Competencies and Indicators
4. Program Goals
5. Management Agreement
6. Advisory Council
7. Calendar
8. Classroom Guidance
9. Small Group
10. Curriculum Results Report
11. Closing the Gap Results Report
12. Program Reflection
13. Re-RAMP Essay

High School (click on the links below to download zipped files)
1. Philosophy
2. Mission
3. Competencies and Indicators
4. Program Goals
5. Management Agreement
6. Advisory Council
7. Calendar
8. Classroom Guidance
9. Small Group
10. Curriculum Results Report
11. Closing the Gap Results Report
12. Program Reflection