Social Work Exam Prep Reviews
It took me three times to pass the SWE. I used other exam prep programs for my first two tries and failed. I felt like a failure and like I'd never pass. Thankfully I found TDC. Amanda taught me strategies that are compatible with my learning styles (auditory & kinesthetic) and practical tools to manage test anxiety. After passing the SWE with TDC, I went on to use TDC to prepare for the CVE. I felt prepared and confident, but I failed. I was devastated! After waiting 6 months, I began studying again with TDC. I utilized the coaching session, I met with a coach for a EMDR session (to manage test anxiety) and I really focused on the strategies. The keys for me were understanding the frames, trusting my initial responses, imagining client in the room and "warming-up." During the exam, I still felt anxious and I did not feel like I was passing, but I marked questions, made a best guess, and moved on. I didn't have time in the end to review, but I was so relieved when the screen read: PASS. Thank you, Amanda, for creating this study program!
I’d had been studying for my LCSW exam for a long time using other study material. I took the ASWB exam this past spring and failed by 4 points. I needed a 99 to pass. I knew I had a lot at stake with this exam and began to look at other options. After carefully looking at reviews of other study material, I stumbled onto the Therapist Development Center. The thing that intrigued me about this program was the coaching, which other programs didn’t offer. I emailed TDC to learn more about them and Bethany, a coach, called me back. That’s when I decided to go with TDC. I did a lot of listening to the audio, writing notes, and emailing/talking to Bethany throughout the whole process. I learned new information including how to rationalize the exam questions. The mock exams were pretty similar to the actual LCSW exam, which is what I needed. I took my exam last weekend and began to get anxious about if I was getting the answers right, but TDC’s guidance I was able to go ahead and press on. By the way I passed with scoring 108 and needed to get 99 correct.
I owe a BIG THANK YOU to Bethany for all of her help and being there when I had questions! And a BIG THANK YOU to you Amanda for creating TDC to help me with my big achievement!
Your program was highly recommended to me. I did not use any other study program. Not only did I pass my LCSW written exam but I learned a lot in the process that I can use where I work. The audio rationals were invaluable. As you stated during the test I felt I was not passing but I did. I will be purchasing the CV study plan from your program.
Everything about the program was helpful. I felt like I was actually learning helpful material that would be of use to me in practice, not just to learn to take the test. I felt very prepared and confident while taking the test. Thank You!
I liked how organized the Therapist Development Center study system was. It helped to have the subjects broken down into sections so I didn't get overwhelmed. Amanda's advice about how to think about the questions and how to sort through the answers was very valuable. I also appreciated the beginning and ending prep talks that got me through my studying and successfully completing the exam. Thank you!