I gained my Master of Social Work degree in 2001. Since that time I have wanted to return to San Diego, CA. I put it off due to California's policy of having their own exam process versus accepting the results of the national exam I passed in 2001. I had heard how difficult the California exams were and avoided taking them to the point of moving to Arizona instead of San Diego, in 2010.
I found the Therapist Development Center workshops via the TDC website (google search) and voila! Success! The workshops were focused on teaching strategy versus memorization (I KNEW I could not and did not WANT to use memorization!). The workshops were not overly long and they were NOT overly expensive! The TDC is a great teacher, getting to the heart of teaching concepts and strategies that instill confidence and bring out one's personal competence.
Before I even ordered or paid for a workshop they quickly returned a phone call and in the first conversation shared a point that was instrumental in helping me pass both California exams, on the first try.
I highly recommend the TDC workshops! Don't hesitate!