Social Work Exam Prep Reviews
I gained my Master of Social Work degree in 2001. Since that time I have wanted to return to San Diego, CA. I put it off due to California's policy of having their own exam process versus accepting the results of the national exam I passed in 2001. I had heard how difficult the California exams were and avoided taking them to the point of moving to Arizona instead of San Diego, in 2010.
I found the Therapist Development Center workshops via the TDC website (google search) and voila! Success! The workshops were focused on teaching strategy versus memorization (I KNEW I could not and did not WANT to use memorization!). The workshops were not overly long and they were NOT overly expensive! The TDC is a great teacher, getting to the heart of teaching concepts and strategies that instill confidence and bring out one's personal competence.
Before I even ordered or paid for a workshop they quickly returned a phone call and in the first conversation shared a point that was instrumental in helping me pass both California exams, on the first try.
I highly recommend the TDC workshops! Don't hesitate!
The Therapist Development Center is a knowledgeable source in the area of LCSW preparation. The TDC is thorough, professional and extremely caring - wanting you to pass your exam while holding your hand step-by-step. Thanks to the TDC, I'm now licensed!
The TDC provides excellent, clear guidance and advice regarding preparation for all exam testing. Course materials are precise, consistent and completely reliable. Their language and direction are concise, economic and reflect their extensive research and teaching history. The TDC’s knowledge of source content results in tremendous confidence for the client. They address all manners of experience, history and other elements pertaining to a individuals challenges or concerns. Additionally, the TDC is the perfect blend of teacher and encouraging colleague. They are a great model for leadership and information provider in a well boundaried setting
I cannot recommend the Therapist Development Center enough! If it had not been for them, I would not have passed both LCSW exams. The TDC techniques and coaching skills are excellent.
I HIGHLY recommend The Therapist Development Center. It is a well thought out program that teaches efficient no nonsense study strategies to help you pass your state licensing exams. I have utilized all 3 of the major test prep companies and found the TDC to be the most adept at teaching what the BBS expects of you on test day. I can say this since I unsuccessfully took the vignette exam twice using the other companies. I was not able to pass until I used The Therapist Development Center. I found that the TDC is most skilled at CORRECTLY teaching law & ethics. The TDC has effectively “hacked” the minds of the test writers so as I took the exam, I had a lot more confidence that I UNDERSTOOD what was being asked of me. Sure, people can and do pass using the materials from the major test prep companies, but I am convinced that those who pass this way are practicing social work based on faulty and incorrectly taught information. By far, the best benefit is the personal approach the TDC takes. I appreciate the ease with which I could contact her and receive speedy responses to questions. I often received call backs from them the same day and they always took the time to discuss and explain the answers to my questions. This is a service you will NEVER get through a large test prep company, making their service a good financial value as well. I STRONGLY encourage anyone in the testing process to use The Therapist Development Center