I purchased other study materials prior to taking the test the first time, and it was definitely a waste of money. I am so grateful that I came across TDC, and purchased the material, it was worth every penny. I had a lot of confidence when I took my exam this morning. I highly recommend and will continue to recommend this site to master level and clinical level social workers. Thank you for showing me a different way to study.
Thank you! I have been licensed in California since 2000 (back when we had to pass both oral and written examinations.) Having just moved to a new state, and eager to open my private practice, I searched for exam preparation materials which would expedite and organize my review. After paying for one other system and being absolutely overwhelmed by way too much (and very disorganized) content, I found your system. What I appreciated about your study system was its clarity, organization and ease of use.
The workshops are very organized and easy to follow. I tend to have test anxiety but felt extremely confident going into the exam, which I attribute to TDC's test strategies and final prep talk. I have recommended this program to everyone at my agency and will continue to do so!
As a mother of a 2.5 yr old and a newborn I felt I had no time or possibility to pass but once I began this program, I was EMPOWERED! Amanda does an amazing job at helping you put into perspective knowledge that you ALREADY have and use it to your advantage when taking the exams. I absolutely loved this experience and can proudly say I passed both exams on the first try!!!
Before I even picked up one piece of study material, I felt overwhelmed and stressed out by all the hype surrounding the exam. I had fellow social workers tell me that they had spent years studying for the Standard Written Exam and that they spent over $1000 on study materials. Luckily a co-worker suggested using the TDC study materials. I found the structure of the program to be incredibly helpful in making the exam studying feel manageable and achievable. I appreciated that none of the lectures were longer then 90 minutes and were able to hold my attention.
Thank you so much for all your help! I took the test yesterday and passed with more than enough points. There were so many questions that I knew with certainty, from listening to Amanda and Emily on the tapes. Everything came together for me, and I was surprised by how many questions were covered by you guys. I am so happy to be able to take the next step in my professional career, now that I can put this test behind me. I will recommend your program to my co-workers. I had researched all the test-prep programs and really believe you guys have the best to offer.
AATBS was totally overwhelming and confusing! TDC's materials were spot on and provided the most essential information needed for the exam!
I am a pretty awful test taker. My anxiety gets the very best of me and I become a combination of a deer in headlights and a whirling dervish. Not a pretty sight. Relying on close to ten years of social work/clinical experience wasn't going to cut it, in my opinion. A dear friend who passed the exam last year, highly recommended this program. Trusting her judgment and given that she knew me and my anxiety well, I signed up. And, it made a world of difference. This program took a wealth of information that could easily be seen as overwhelming and turned it into digestible pieces.
Well I did not believe it, but I passed this daunting exam. Took it on 9/27/13. Many of the vignettes were similar to the ones I studied through The Therapist Development Center. Thanks to TDC for helping me get through it this was the best investment I ever made.
Thank you TDC for developing this program!! I passed my exam today, 9/28/13!! It really helped me pass and it was very clear and easy to navigate/understand the material. This prep course helped me study in a different way and I felt very prepared walking into the testing center. I am highly recommending TDC to my fellow SW peers. Thank you Amanda and Emily!
