This was the fourth time that I took the clinical exam. English is not my first language. Since taking the first exam, I noticed that I had a difficult time understanding some of the terminology, and I also ran out of time in my first two exams. On the third exam, two more hours were granted to me. It helped to have that extra two hours, but I struggled reading the questions correctly. I am thankful to God for helping me find TDC. The program helped me learn how to read the questions and how to think about the questions. In addition, it motivated me each day to study. People ask me, did you get frustrated? Did you get depressed? Did your motivation go down when you did not pass the other exams? I answered no, no, and no. I explained to them that there is no giving up in my vocabulary and there is always a way to figure out a problem. You just need to keep yourself straight. On January 23, 2016 I attacked the exam with everything I had. I drank my apple juice during my break and kept going. I was super excited when I read at the end of the exam "Pass." I wanted to scream, but there were other people taking exams next to me. For those who have not yet passed, don't give up. Find your straight and go on. The exam is not going anywhere. Don't allow the exam take over your day or life: you take over the exam.
LCSW