Researchers explored meaningful experiences of high school students in counseling with school counselors through phenomenological interviews. Students discussed the following themes: relationship with the school counselor, characteristics of school counselors, benefits received from school counselors, and collaboration with the school counselor. Findings indicated participants in most cases accessed their school counselors solely for academic purposes such as class scheduling and for college and career readiness. Implications for school counselors, counselor educators, and professional advocacy are discussed.