I took and passed the LMSW exam the first time! I am so thankful for the Therapist Development Center for their study materials. The easy access to the program including the variety of teaching methods enhanced my overall learning. The study plan works. I am forever grateful.
I took the National test 33 years ago and have been practicing psychotherapy all these years. Since California has no reciprocity with other states, I was, much to my chagrin, forced to take the exam if I wanted to practice here. TDC does an excellent job giving you, not only the facts, but the strategies to pass the test. I really appreciated all the insights and felt I had a great supporter on my shoulder throughout taking the exam. I would highly recommend the investment.
TDC was an excellent study program- well paced and organized. I like how the program focused on thinking strategies opposed to rote memorization. I actively drew on the testing techniques while I took the exam and they helped me power through the questions when I felt fatigued. I passed on the first try and feel confident about studying for the next exam.
I passed my Clinical exam today on my 1st attempt. I attribute this to the LCSW study program. I had previously purchased a program through aatbs and I was struggling with limiting my focus (if you're researching program options, don't choose that one...it was a waste of time/money!!). A friend of mine recommended this program as she passed her exam in November. I only studied the program for 2 weeks (it was doable but I'd recommend giving yourself more time if you have it).
THANK YOU SO MUCH! Could not have done it without the help of TDC, Amanda and Yirley for answering questions I had along the way. I passed both exams on the first attempt. The strategies of the program were excellent in that they were focused and relevant to the test. Studying with TDC eased a lot of my anxiety entering the test and I felt prepared. Cannot stop smiling! :)
I passed my clinical exam today!! Multiple choice exams are challenging for me. This study course helped me go in there with a strategy. For most of the entire test, I actually heard myself saying out loud "Let's put these in order" after I rule out answers that didn't apply. I felt relaxed and comfortable talking my way through it. My knowledge base was strong and I was confident in what I learned. This study system was spot on as to how the actual examination presents.
I found that the information regarding Law and Ethics to be much clearer than that of the other study materials I used. Also, I found that taking another company's numerous mock exams to be detrimental to my score (I scored very well on the first mock, then scored poorer and poorer with each mock exam I took). TDC's clinical vignette study material was organized and succinct, with nothing extraneous. Thank you very much!
I would like to thank the professional development team for designing a program that really teaches the knowledge and skills needed to pass the exam. The audios were excellent and straight to the point. It is great to have a team that have taken the exam and knew what to expect on the actual exam. I am so thankful to you all for providing me with the skills I needed to pass this exam. This information will most definitely help me in my practice as well. Thanks!
I took the exam yesterday and passed. I think using the frames that I had written prior to starting the test helped me out a lot. I know that without the frames I would have easily gotten lost with figuring out the right answer. Also, remembering to tie everything back to the vignette. It was a very hard test. I didn't know the entire time if I was going to pass or fail. I'm so grateful for Amanda's amazing coaching and the study materials. Thank you Therapist Development Center.
This is my second go around with taking the licensing exam for my LCSW. I'm excited to say... I've PASSED!!!!
