Social Work Exam Prep Reviews
Beyond the material itself, TDC really helped keep my test anxiety under control. I always felt like I was in control and that learning the material was manageable because of the way the study system is organized and presented - very clear and easy to follow and understand. All the tips TDC provided, from the way to look at what they're really asking to when and what you should snack on, all of it was so very helpful. There were brief moments when I started to panic during the test and I remember hearing Amanda's voice saying "you know this already...just imagine that this is a real situation that's being presented to you...tolerate the uncertainty..." Somehow those little things made such a big difference and my anxiety subsided and really allowed me to just focus on one question at a time without letting my anxiety get the best of me. Thank you so much for helping me pass!
TDC did a great job developing this program. I passed my exam today and feel relief and gratitude! I studied for about 3 months prior to the exam and feel I was well prepared. The program is great with a concise plan to get you well prepared to pass. Bethany made herself available to me throughout the process and I really appreciate her efforts. I highly recommend this to anyone preparing for the LCSW exam. Thank you!!!
I passed the Standard Written Exam this week, on my first try after studying for 4 months. I worked full time for half that time, and 1/2 time for the other half to give myself more time to study. The TDC program is excellent for getting ready for the test. It really helped me a lot. I'm in my late 50's (with mild age-related memory decline) and don't have prior academic experience in human services prior to the MSW program at SJSU. I purchased a competitor's package also. I found both packages useful. The competitor's package provided in-person classes, which I got a lot out of. Also, they provided written material that goes into a lot more depth than TDC's on the clinical subjects. With my learning style, and experience, I need to know more depth and context in order for the material to make sense, so I'm glad I bought both packages. However, if I could just afford one of the two, I would have chosen TDC. The competitor's package provides way too much information and I felt overwhelmed trying to learn it. The competitor's test bank was getting me confused (much of what they ask is not on my real test). Luckily, Amanda's package gave me a simple plan to follow, and gave just what I needed to know to pass the test. I went through the program twice, and did the practice and mock tests at least twice. One of the high points was Angelic, from TDC. She was my coach. She was excellent. I only had a few interactions with her, but she saved me from getting hung up on the theories and kept me from becoming demoralized by keeping me focused and encouraged. I plan to use the TDC package for Exam #2 also.
Passed on the first attempt...thank you. The decision making model combined with thorough coverage of important clinical concepts made working through the test just another exercise of how we do the work. The curriculum in Therapist Development Center builds upon theory and existing practice standards to integrate the info in way that it shows up in real time decision making. Nicely done. I am very satisfied with my decision to commit to this program.
Oh my goodness, I passed...that is a major feat. After 5 previous tries, yup 5, I finally saw those 4 letters that spell out PASS. I was distraught, hopeless, depressed, sad, scared, angry and confused. I bought and participated and darn near EVERY popular program there is, not to mention having graduated Magna Cum Laude from my graduate program. I was truly at my wits end. This program was referred to me an I waited almost a year to use it, because I did not want to be let down yet again. I referred the program to someone else and they did well. Literally at the last hour, I used the program, and tutoring and PASSED. Text anxiety is real, it is a bummer, it clouds your ability to tap into your knowledge and can immobilize you...thank GOD for these women developing this program. Thank God for Bethany being real, honest, concise, and relentless when it comes to tutoring you. Hands down, this program is worth the process, saves time and money. I am an LCSW, did I tell ya I passed?!!!