How competitive are school counseling grad programs?

<p>I'm currently a college soph deciding majors. I'm thinking of majoring in psychology and getting my bachelors in psych and then applying to grad schools to get my masters in education specializing in school counseling. </p>

<p>My school has a school counseling program (Hunter College) in NYC. I'm hoping to become a high school counselor. </p>

<p>Are secondary school counselor jobs secure in the economy? Are there good prospects?
How competitive are the school counseling grad programs? Are they tough to get into?</p>