Social Work Exam Prep Reviews
Today, I am an LCSW thanks to Amanda Rowan and The Therapist Development Center team!
I passed both exams on the first try using TDC's study materials! Before learning about TDC, I had used another study program for the first exam and with them, failed twice. I was overwhelmed with all of the study material, was left feeling confused and was ill prepared. The actual test was nothing like my training.
At a crossroads, when I was unsure if I was going to ever pass, I was fortunate enough to learn from a friend about Amanda Rowan and TDC. As soon as I started the program, I knew becoming an LCSW was in reach. The workshops provide quality material and deliver effective strategies, while being easy to understand, focussed and comprehensive. After completing every workshop, I was left feeling more competent, confident and encouraged. The overall program is so well organized and the workshops are presented in such digestible segments, that it made it possible for even a mother with a toddler to pass both tests within 3 months!
I actually enjoyed studying. Amanda Rowan is an excellent teacher! Besides the quality material and effective strategies that she delivers, her presentation is very pleasant and she presents the information in a way that makes it easy to remember and retain. I actually wish she taught continued education workshops/classes for LCSWs. I will forever take Amanda Rowan wherever I practice!
Amanda Rowan and TDC's program is the best! I have already been recommending her program to all of my friends and colleagues who are about to start the exam process, and I highly recommend TDC's study program to you!
I took the CVE on November 25th and passed on my first try. I am going to celebrate Thanksgiving by giving all my thanks to the Therapist Development Center. I have never felt so confident about tackling a test in my life until I found this system. Amanda, you are my personal savior! I cannot thank you enough for developing this program. I feel like I wasted $1200 on AATBS (I purchased it a few months before I learned about TDC.) When I started cracking open the AATBS study material I knew almost instantly that something was wrong. There was no way I was going to be able to cram all that information in my head and understand what the BBS was really looking for. The TDC program is crystal clear, no frills, straight to the point program that teaches individuals how to filter out the riff raff and get straight to how the BBS wants us to think. THANK YOU!!!!!!
I must say how AMAZING this program was. I used Gerry Grossman materials for the first exam and there was just way too much information to process and a lot of the information was not covered on the actual exam. Your materials and focus on the strategies of HOW to take the Clinical Vignette Exam was so beneficial. I went into the exam confident despite having extreme test anxiety and actually walked away feeling like your process made the test seem easy. I also utilized the Coach prior to my test who put my mind at ease and gave me words of encouragement. Thank you so so much TDC! I am Licensed Now! Woohoo! :-)
Life came at me unexpectedly. My plan was to go through the program twice and still have time to review some more. However, I was only able to fully complete the program once. The rest of my "studying" consisted of retaking and reviewing the practice tests and then taking the final mock and reviewing it as well. The week of the test I was in a different mental state due to unexpected personal news and being extremely ill at the same time. Two weeks prior to the exam, there was no time to study, no time to relax, no time to prepare ahead of time. My mind revolved around what I was dealing with at the time. Still, I decided to go ahead and take the test. If I failed, at least I would have an excuse. So, I listened to the pep talk for the first time in my car on the way to the test center. I was a mess. I had my snack and juice and sat for the next 4 hours. I PASSED! I truly believe I passed because the program prepared me so well. Nothing was unexpected. Even the thoughts and emotions were anticipated. TDC is a great program and I recommend it to anyone preparing for their LCSW or MFT exams.
I put off taking my licensure test for four years because I didn't have the confidence that I could pass it. With your study however my confidence grew each day I picked up the material. Thank you for helping me fill a lifelong dream. Best wishes!