Hi Everyone. I started my Social Work career in 2006 when I graduated with my MSW. I went right to work and stayed at the same agency for almost 10 years. I didn't need my LSW there however, it's always been a career goal of mine to obtain it. I took it that November and unfortunately didn't pass. I continued to work and three years later took it again; failed. SIX years later, I said to myself I WILL get my LSW. I resigned from my job in January and took some time for myself before i started to study.
I took the NASW workshop (which I did find helpful) however, it wasn't until I came across TDC that I was super determined. This exam is SO overwhelming. There's so much content, so much to understand, grasp, some memorization etc. However, TDC breaks everything down for you. They help you make a PLAN how to study, WHAT to study and WHEN to study. I followed EVERYTHING they said from how to prepare for exam to what to think day of the exam. They give you a study plan that you can go by. I started on March 2nd and finished just yesterday, March 25th. I can proudly say TODAY, I PASSED!!!!!!!!!! My husband told me to take the exam now as a "practice" because it's been so long and if I didn't pass i would be eligible to take it again in June (Before the DSM changed). I went in with a positive attitude telling myself I can do this, but it's okay if I don't pass. I have the TDC study Plan to repeat.
It was almost as though I looked forwarded to studying with TDC (which is rare for anyone) but they made it interactive, fun, and I enjoyed learning Social Work through them. The rationales were so helpful when you got the questions wrong on the Mock exams. The tips on what the questions are actually looking for really helped me today going through the test. TDC broke everything up in sections to REALLY help you not feel overwhelmed. You truly understand what you were learning. I LOVED the fact that I could rewind Amanda's voice as many times as I need to. I emailed Emily Pellegrino on random questions I had and she always got back to me right away which was so helpful.
I really can't think TDC enough for their support and guidance. I know there's a MILLION books, study guides, blogs, reviews, websites etc. (because I read and looked through them all) but spend the $ here. Give yourself the time you deserve to focus on this exam. They're with you every step of the way & that's a promise. Good luck to all you Social Workers out there. You can do this. Prepare with TDC.....you won't regret it. Thank you to Amanda and Emily, I appreciate you more than you ever will know!!!