Reviews
I think it's really difficult to integrate all social work information into an exam prep material but TDC did a great job of preparing me for the LCSW exam. TDC offers extra tips that go beyond recall and critical thinking- they offer tips for self-care, scheduling study times, snacking/eating which showed me that they really care about the well-being of their consumers. I integrated the study material and advice and passed on my first attempt. Thank you TDC!
Through out the study process I felt like I wasn't getting enough information, however during the test I felt like the rational and the method used to think through the questions is what really mattered.
Reviewed the TDC materials completely through 2x and felt quite prepared before the exam. Definitely nervous and anxious, but I spent a lot of time studying and tried to have faith in the TDC system to ensure that I was prepared. Sitting with uncertainty during the exam was the hardest part for me. On almost all questions, I was able to narrow down my answer choices confidently to 2 options. That's when it was challenging and where the reasoning came in. I "marked" 70 questions for review. I finished with about 30 mins left to go through the marked questions, started changing a few and then stopped myself cause I wasn't having any 'aha' moments. Submitted and PASSED! So thankful to TDC and so glad my hard work and effort paid off. Thanks to TDC for the wonderful, concise and targeted study program- so appreciative!!!
This course gave me the confidence and the tools to pass the exam on the FIRST try! It was worth every cent! Thank you SO much!!
This program is awesome. I thank God for giving you the idea of creating this program, it is absolutely fantastic. You put a lot of work into this and it is paying off. Thanks a bunch.
I would give this course a 4/5 in stars because it is brilliant in how well it prepares you for the exam. The exam covers such a range of questions and nuances that it is hard to know how you are doing while you are taking it. This course also supports you physically and psychologically to take the test. My score was well above cutoff and I still felt the struggles of processing all the information and staying cool.
The reason for not giving 5/5 stars - There are some topics and orders of operation that were tested on the mocks that were not covered in the course material. I actually learn well this way, but felt I needed more of an explanation on some of these questions, especially on Final Mock 2. Also sometimes similar questions seemed to contradict each other, requiring a really strong explanation to make sense of the different answers. I'd recommend being in close touch with coaches every time you have questions on a mock. I'd recommend the course developers put out more information in the Quick Studies that back up the test topics - including more guidelines for DV, School Social Work, Groups, and Hospital Social Work.
Overall I think this course has wonderful content, methods, and support for passing this test!! Well worth it.
I failed by one the first time, passed 26 the second time around using the Therapist Development Program. I really appreciate Heidi being patient with me as I sent her many emails( pretty sure I was experiencing some hysteria over the entire process). It's no doubt, the program is an investment and one that would have helped me pass the first time I took the test had I been aware of the Therapist Development Program. Nevertheless, I passed today and cried grown man tears. Between school and 6 VERY busy years, it all kinda sank in today as I repeatedly stared at the ASWB sheet that Indicated "PASS." I'm officially done. This program really does a great job at teaching you the information that you need to know to pass and think like an ethical practitioner. I had some moments of skepticism and doubt- but just drink the juice and apply yourself as much as you can. Money well spent!
The TDC program helped alleviate some of my anxiety , which was a huge road block for me to be able to retain information and pass the exam. The overwhelming feeling of such an important test was almost crippling. However, just the mere knowledge that I didn't need to study 24 hours, 7 days a week was comforting. Thank you for helping me through this licensing exam!
I had a lot of anxiety before beginning to study. I felt anxious while studying as well but with the tips I got like working out, eating well, and taking time for self care they all really helped. I thought I'm going to have to study almost every day with 2 kids and a full time job I thought it is impossible. I took 1 1/2 weeks before the test to focus and study. It was worth exhausting my vacation time. I did it! I PASSED!
Only having given myself one month to get ready for the exam, I was nervous about investing all my time and money into a single program. However, I took the ASWB clinical exam yesterday and passed easily. I cannot recommend this study program enough. The sessions are easy to listen to and learn from and all the information you need to know in one place and broken down for you. This saved me so much time and energy!