Social Work Exam Prep Reviews
I passed the clinical ASWB exam. I took the exam once before and my score was 80. I studied using the SWES test exam preparation and it did not prepare me enough. I had some other issues going on in my personal life as well, so I decided to wait a year to take it again and use different materials. The next time I took the exam, I scored a 110. You have to have 101 to pass in Michigan, that is a 30 point jump. I found the Therapist development center after searching forever to find something different to use in trying to pass this exam on the second attempt. I liked that the therapist development center did not have as much information to study. They focused on certain areas and techniques that helped me pass the test. It seems that other study material did not do a good job of outlining as well as the development center. I really liked that they gave me someone to contact after I took the practice tests, if I was still stuck on some questions. I could contact a coach to help me spend some time on the reasoning for the rationales. I studied for almost 5.5 weeks to prepare and pass the exam. To my advantage, I have no children or a significant other, so I had lots of time to study almost every single day. I felt much better taking the exam using the Therapist Development Center material, than I did using the SWES material. Though it is a state board, and state boards are not easy exams. I advise anyone to use this material to pass your clinical exam in order to be a fully licensed social worker. Work hard, believe in the materials and all the techniques the Therapist Development Center recommends.
I wished I found the Therapist Development Center sooner instead of wasting money on other prep courses that did not help me in passing the LMSW exam. I highly recommend taking this course. The TDC prepared me for my LMSW exam so thoroughly. I never felt so confident taking an exam. My score did improve by 20 points from the last failed attempt at passing this test. I have raved about this prep course to all my coworkers and friends who are prepping for their LMSW. The TDC will definitely be with you until you pass. Thank you Emily and Amanda for all the support, words of wisdom, and encouragement. I would not have been able to successfully obtain my LMSW without the TDC's help.
What I loved about the TDC was-EVERYTHING! I LOVED how organized it is, and how structured it is. The system kept me on track as I moved forward. The lecture series were tremendously beneficial, as I could listen in the car while driving, while putting on make-up or getting dressed, making dinner, etc. I really enjoyed the prep-tests and quizzes, although would have appreciated the quizzes to have been within the system to be taken online. I also appreciated having Bethany, who was there WHENEVER I emailed her, with a quick response and helpful guidance. Thank you Bethany!
After attending a prep-class for the exam, there were many students in the class who had already taken the exam and failed. They mentioned various study materials they used, feeling overwhelmed, and unprepared. This really scared me. That’s when I began to look online for something more effective. A friend gave me a CD with some test questions to answer over and over, but it didn’t feel like I was learning the material, so I pressed ahead in my quest for some effective study materials. I studied approximately 3 months. I’m working full time, and would try to study at least an hour each day, sometimes longer.
The exam was difficult. No way around that. It’s tricky. However, that being said, I felt a confidence that I don’t believe I would have felt had I not gone through the program with you. I kept hearing your voices, and that was reassurance in itself! The dialogue on the recordings seemed very effective for me, and I enjoy listening!
I took the MOCK exam you provided and didn’t feel that I did as well as I thought I would. I then took the ASWB practice exam and got a 94%! I contacted Bethany and asked if she thought I was ready, and she felt I should go for it! I’ve not heard what score I received on the exam yet, the paper I received saying PASS, said I should get something in the main from ASWB in about 2 weeks. But I don’t really care! I PASSED!
My advice is STUDY these materials! When you think you’re ready, go through everything one more time, and then GO FOR IT!
I passed! This program was so helpful. Not only do you get study materials you get a private prep class! I practically took the TDC into the exam with me. I recommend this program to anyone who is looking for a comprehensive and cohesive way to study.
I had almost given up. Two years ago, I bought the AATBS Gold package "Guaranteed to pass!" I drove to LA to take a weekend of classes by one of their instructors. I have a BSW and an MSW. Surely I can pass these exams...right? I passed the first exam on the first attempt. However, I failed the vignette not once...not twice....but THREE TIMES!!! A few weekends ago I was spending a precious Saturday morning studying the same old, tired vignettes (that seriously didnt change the entire time I used AATBS.) I told my husband, there is something I am not getting. I am just NOT grasping what they are looking for on this test. I felt so hopeless about this exam. I went to the internet and found Amanda's video on Youtube of how to make the test score sheet. Hmmm....this is a different approach. I went to the TDC website and signed up. I absolutely loved it. I loved listening to the vignettes. I loved hearing Amanda talk about these cases and break it down, step-by-step. I was ready for this exam in a week and a half, just like the TDC said. I applied their techniques and found myself passing the mock exams (which I couldnt do even on AATBS.) I finally GOT it. It clicked like never before. TDC, thank you so VERY VERY much for all of your hard work and expertise in creating this prep course. When I took the exam this morning, I would often remind myself of your words...like "be confident with your X's" From the bottom of my heart...thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I can honestly say, I couldnt have done this without you!