Reviews

This program really prepared to face and conquer the exam. I used everything and really appreciated the tools, techniques, and the mock exams. Thank you TDC!

I wish I knew about TDC many years earlier, but I'm forever grateful I was referred to this program when I was. I'm too embarrassed to disclose how much money I've spent on test preps, workshops, and the actual exam! It's been exhausting!

But, I'm elated to say that today, 8/8/2020, I passed my LMSW exam! I needed a 99 to pass, and got a 105! I'm SO HAPPY AND RELIEVED! This has been a long and arduous journey. As soon as I started to exam, I heard Amanda's voice replaying in my head. Definitely listen to each section multiple times if you can, and keep taking the quizzes over and over until you get a perfect score. The questions on the quizzes are very similar to the questions on the exam.
This was a great investment!

M.J., LMSW
Brooklyn, NY

I am still in shock that I took my exam and passed it today. There is absolutely no way I would have passed without TDC. The program provided stability and structure during chaotic times. The program materials really were amazing. Not only did the program help me pass the exam, it also helped me better learn information from previous classes. Thank you TDC and for creating such a great program! I will be back when it comes time to test for my LCSW.

I PASSED ON THE FIRST TRY!!

I am an individual with clinically significant anxiety, especially surrounding performance and fear of failure and judgement, so going into this exam has been one of the scariest hurdles of my life. A recent Masters grad during COVID-19, desperately needing a job.. I really needed to pass this exam on first try due to extremely limited testing opportunities during this time. When I was researching study materials, I came across TDC and saw its high pass rate, as well as all the testimonials from individuals saying they'd passed after multiple attempts. Reading that gave me faith in TDC so I bit the bullet.

My friends who have passed all used Apgar, and I knew I personally couldn't learn just from opening and reading a huge textbook. I find it so boring and disengaging. I learn best by DOING THINGS. PRACTICING HANDS ON. I saw that TDC not only had audio lectures (which help you absorb material via auditory senses), but there are so many quizzes, practice tests and mock exams. Practicing your reasoning skills for this exam is so important and I knew for me I just needed to practice practice practice. TDC does not waste your time with exam material that you don't need to know or are unlikely to be tested on.

So, if you're not a visual learner, hate reading text, and learn by doing, TDC is for you! TDC gave me an "instinct" for the right answers on my exam, and combined with the acronym commonly used by LMSW test-takers, I SCORED WAY ABOVE WHAT I NEEDED! I PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS!

I graduated with my MSW 20 years ago and never took the masters exam. I haven't done paid work in the SW field for 18 years so I had a lot to learn and relearn for the exam. I honestly believe I wouldn't have passed the exam without this program. The structure and organization it provides is invaluable. The content is comprehensive. I love Emily's teaching style and detailed guidance on how to take this type of exam. I did find it took me longer to complete most sections than suggested, and I definitely needed to go through the entire program twice. I'm so grateful to the Therapist Development Center. I highly recommend this program!!!

TDC's program was very effective at helping me to study pacific topics at a time without becoming overwhelmed with where and how to start studying. The strategies and knowledge of how to tackle questions to provide best answers were also very helpful. Your practice test and mock tests that I took several times helped me to build testing stamina and lessened my anxiety during the real exam for my LMSW. Thank you!!!

My exam was delayed due to Covid-19, the study materials helped me plan and stay prepped, as I waited to be able to take the exam. I went through it twice as recommended, and passed with 41 more points than needed; only missing 11 of the 150 scored questions. Thank you for your well designed and very helpful program. The final pep talk was much needed and useful in helping to calm test day nerves and prepare mentally and emotionally for the challenge.

This study program took so much stress off me. I was able to follow their study schedule for when to study, what material to focus on, and they provided multiple opportunities to take quizzes and test to prepare for the exam. I highly recommend this program for anyone that does not want to piece together their own study guide.

TDC completely changed the way I studied for the LMSW. I already had a grasp on the exam material (Top 50 topics), but this program really helped me apply my knowledge and to the questions and understand how to approach the first/next/best question types. I got an 82% on the TDC final mock exam and an 82% (123/150) on the real test! Such a great study program that I have recommended to the rest of my Master's program cohort!

I know that without the help of the TDC, I would have been far more anxious going into this exam. The TDC program really helped me to understand the exam questions and thoroughly covered all topics needed to pass. I am so thankful for this program. Now I can move forward with my career!!