Social Work Exam Prep Reviews

I have a very close group of friends that I went to graduate school with.  Within 9-12 months of one another, we all began to prepare for licensing having completed all of our supervised hour requirements.  In our study huddles, I was able to review the options from all the test prep companies ( Berkeley, aatbs, Gerry Grossman) and I couldn't believe the study materials my friends were receiving and the cost of the seminars.  Some of the study manuals were larger than most of the class text books in graduate school.  I took practice tests from other companies and failed miserably.  I attended free workshops and experienced the hard sell from the big test companies.  Often the material they presented was esoteric and had nothing to do with my graduate education or what I experienced doing all those supervised hours.  I was daunted, I didn't know where to begin, the BBS list was so long and the print was so small and I felt like I had to know it all to pass...so I dove into the materials beginning with the population I had the least experience working with, older adults.  I tried to memorize and prepare comprehensively.  I continued to fail at the test banks.  I was tempted to buy more and more study materials to relieve my anxiety.  Then it dawned on me, why would I buy more materials from a developer that wasn't helping me to pass the test banks with the manuals and flashcards I already had?  I wasted time and money before I found the Therapist Development Center.  It was so refreshing to be introduced to the TDC materials and the concept that I could study smarter, not harder. Everything the TDC said about the exam seemed to 'click'.  If you want to pass the BBS licensing exam, studying volumes of source material isn't going to do it.  There wasn't one question on the exams that I was able to know because of the hours I spent studying the diseases that commonly affect the elderly.  I passed because I learned how to understand the test questions.  I was confident to move through the test quickly and accurately.  My anxiety was well managed using the TDC methods.  I actually enjoyed listening to the audios.  I learned the material for the exam, and I know I became a more competent clinician.  I recommended TDC to all of my friends and the ones that used TDC materials passed the first time, like I did.

Just letting you know I took the exam last week. Passed (did very well) 130 correct. The on-line training was very effective. It completely helped me get organized for studying. Well worth the money just for the anxiety reduction.

I wanted to say thank you very much for helping me pass the LMSW exam. I took it today and PASSED all because of your coaching, audio on the exam prep and materials. It was a really good information for me on how to look at the test. This was my third time taking it. I was doing the wrong thing all along and I know I wouldn’t have passed without your help. I will definitely recommend the therapist development center to anyone I know. Once again thank you and have a good day!  

Greetings Fellow Licensed Therapist/Clinicians:
 
I am a very proud LCSW. I want to share my journey towards actualizing our shared dreams of becoming a licensed clinician-rather a clinical social worker or a marriage and family therapist. I began my journey in December of 2011. When I started I was lost on the best route to take to prepare for my exams. I attempted to use Gerry Grossman, AATBS and even a IPhone app for Berkeley institute. I will shared that I was more confused once beginning these programs than I was when I started. I STILL decided to throw caution to the wind and take the exam. I failed-I missed 10 points :(......One day I was having a conversation with a fellow colleague and Amanda Rowan and the Therapist Development Center popped up into the conversation. I decided to check into this lady who was referred to as a "Exam prep queen". So I liked what I read and was able gather from The Therapist Development Center's website. I purchased the Written Standard exam study system. I jumped in head first with this new study system and discovered a new found appreciation of having knowledge that I needed to refresh and develop further. I took the first exam within my own time-I passed. With tons of knowledge and excitement, I didn't consider any other system, I immediately went to the Therapist Development Center website and purchased the second study system for the CV exam. Within two and a half weeks, I felt beyond prepared for the second exam-On November 19th, 2012, I am proud to announce that I am a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker. TDC, I am forever indebted to your support, encouragement and experience. Many many thanks. If you have any questions about this study system and or Amanda and Associates, DON'T!!!!! Buy this system not now but right now!