The responsibilities of a work from home school counselor are to advise students and help them pursue their goals. You may recommend classes or help students overcome personal issues that can affect their success. A remote counselor may specialize in a particular field of counseling, such as college advising or career development. If you work as a virtual college counselor, your duties often involve helping a student develop a list of colleges they are interested in, reviewing their standardized test scores and grades, and recommending ways to improve their applications.