Reviews

I passed on my first try. I needed 107 to pass and I received a score of 119. I scored a 81% and an *2% on the full mock exams. I new as soon as I sat down to the test that I was prepared. Thank you TDC for this thorough and effective training program.

I took the ASWB exam and passed first time, scoring somewhere in the 84-87% range depending if they calculate the throw away 20 questions. I have diabetes, am in my 50's, and have "focusing" issues. Here's what I learned and applied from this course:
I scored 49% on the first test coming in I progressively got better throughout the course. My Mock exams were in the high 80% and the 2 full mocks came in at 74% and 76% respectively. I took the final full mocks in 2 hours 10 minutes and felt like I was going slow.
Here's some pointers: .
1. go through the course more than once.
2. Take both full mocks.
3. Ask questions.
4. Learn from your mistakes.
5. Create a "rule sheet" if you can and study it. Eg : you FIRST refer to a physician if there are physical issues (not do a biopsychsocial).
6. REALLY LISTEN to the pep talk and strategies. The strategies work.
7. Get accommodations EARLY- I did not and had to whip through the exam so my blood sugar was OK, I brought in glucose tabs though. AND my test center (Pearson Vue) would NOT let anyone inside with coffee or anything to drink in the waiting room FYI. Get there early enough since there may be a lot of people.
8. Be friendly to the workers at the center, They are there to help you and it alleviates the tension.
9. Before the test time started: I divided my writing board into 7 sections of 10 each, and 1 section of 5, equaling 85. I underlined each section. After Q85 I wrote in big letters "TAKE A BREAK." I continued to section off the next half the same way. In each of the sections I wrote down numbers to the questions that I thought I MIGHT have incorrect and totaled them throughout. This made it far more doable. Instead of thinking of 170 questions, I thought, "OK, I just have 10 questions, then I'll stretch, or breathe deeply for a sec before going on. ) I did this 7 more times, took a break and then again for questions 86-170, and then finished in 2 hours. I calculated that by the most possible incorrect questions, I would have 26, which is totally passing. And that was close to what I got wrong. By the way, I was NOT allowed any food on my break, and I advocated loudly but it still didn't work. Just something to note.

This is an excellent course and I would highly recommend it. I have tiny critiques on it that I would personally like improved, but it's more my opinion than the content and structure of which it is formulated. Worth every penny!

The foundation that TDC provides is solid and helped greatly during the exam. I heard Amanda’s voice at times reminding where is this client, starts where client is at & also reminding me to read every word in question stem and answers. This strategy kept me focused and present.
To God be the Glory, Honor and Praise!!
Helen

I have severe test taking anxiety, and I swear by this study system!

I prepared and did things differently 1 week before taking the exam this time. I rested, exercise little bit, ate better, listened to Mozarat on my way to the center, and even got a massage the day before the exam. I purchased a protein bar and water. I am not allowed to bring snacks or water in so I tied the grocery bag under the bathroom sink. There is no time or numbers of the questions so I didn't know what number question I was and when was the right time to take a break. Once I got in and before opened the computer, I wrote numbers up to 170 on the white board they gave me and when I answered 100 questions then I took a break. Used the bathroom, ate protein bar and drank water. I saw a clock on my way in and time was 4:34pm. I realized, I had 1 hr and 40 mins left. I completed the exam around 25 mins before. Reviewed around 50 questions and changed 2 only. Please allowed me an extension. Thank you in advance

I passed the clinical exam on my first try! I can't thank TDC enough. I followed the program to a T. I listened to all the audios several times, took the quizzes several times, read the quick studies exactly as instructed, and followed the self-care recommendations. I also used the test taking strategies during the exam and they were lifesavers. I truly believe that this study program helped me to develop as a therapist. Thanks again to Amanda and the TDC community!

TDC provided an engaging, well-structured, and comprehensive program which enabled me to pass the LCSW exam on my first attempt! Thank you so much for helping me to achieve this momentous goal!

I felt this was very helpful in understanding how the questions were worded in the exam. This was very helpful, I am not good at taking exams. This helped me feel more confident with this. The exam is a lot of uncertainty, this helped me feel comfortable with that as well as helped me with facts that I don't use everyday or things that were not covered in my graduate program.

I scored 94 correct answers the thei first time I took the exam and scored 104 correct answers this time using the TDC program

Today I passed the LCSW test! I am so happy and owe it to TDC! I took the LCSW test one time before, studied using other books/study materials, and failed. I was so devestated but not ready to settle. I immediately started looking for a study program and found TDC. I went through the program completely at least two times and constantly was using the audio to listen to the study material. I was also able to check in with my coach when I had a question anytime and she was very prompt to get back to me so I could continue to advance my studying. Through this program I learned a lot and know that this will make me an even better Social Worker! I did the final practice mocks and listened to the final pep talk, increased my score, and passed! Thank you TDC staff and my coach! I couldn’t have done this without your help!