how to pay for lsw prep course

What is LSW exam prep?

Jan 01, 2022 · SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE TEST REVIEW COURSE FEES. $225.00 - Nonmember. $235.00 - Nonmember with 8.0 CEUs. $175.00 - NASW Member (CEUs free for members) NOTE: While there is no deadline for signing up for the review course, we encourage participants to sign up sooner rather than later since space is limited and courses can sell out.

How much does it cost to get LSW license?

If you do not wish to attend a course, the licensure preparatory manual is available for sale. The price of the manual is $75.00 for members and $100 for nonmembers; shipping cost is included in the price of the manual. The manual will not be sent unless payment is made in full.

Will the course cover the LSW and LCSW exams?

LSW/LCSW Exam Preparation. Annually, we offer 2-3 opportunities for an LSW/LCSW exam review and preparation course, sponsored by LEAP. Presenter Brenda Lindsey helps participants to understand and apply test-taking strategies for social work licensing exams, describes various content areas covered on social work licensing exams and assists in ...

What is the pass rate for the LSW exam?

If you are in the final semester of a social work program, you may apply and start the process at any time. Steps toward Licensure (ALL steps must be completed before your license can be issued): The first step for licensure is to complete the LSW application online and pay the $80 application fee (plus a $3.50 processing fee) on the eLicense Site. You will need to register and …

National LCSW Exam Study Program

Our 2021 Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam Study System prepares social workers to pass the CLINICAL Level Exam administered by the ASWB. This LCSW Exam Study System is fully updated to reflect the content on the 2021 ASWB exam. Included in the online study system is access to:

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Here at the Therapist Development Center, we understand that taking the ASWB Clinical Level Exam can be daunting, and choosing the right social work ASWB Clinical exam guide can be confusing. Many of you have jobs that are dependent on you passing this LCSW exam.

How many questions on the ASWB clinical exam?

There are 170 questions on the ASWB exam, with 150 questions used for scoring. The other 20 questions are used for possible additions to future ASWB exams. These are multiple-choice questions.

Education Requirement

Complete a bachelor's, masters, or doctorate degree in social work from an accredited program. Degrees in other fields are no longer eligible for licensure. If you are in the final semester of a social work program, you may apply and start the process at any time.

Steps toward Licensure (ALL steps must be completed before your license can be issued)

The first step for licensure is to complete the LSW application online and pay the $80 application fee (plus a $3.50 processing fee) on the eLicense Site. You will need to register and create a User ID and password to access the e-License system. Once you’ve registered, complete the application for Licensed Social Worker.

How to Study for Your Social Work License Exam (LSW Exam Prep, LCSW Exam Prep)

The Social Work license exams are very application forward, so your clinical judgment here is the main focus. You still need to know your content, but practicing exam questions and answers is honestly the brunt of the work for preparing for either the LSW or the LCSW exams.

LSW Exam Prep and LCSW Exam Prep

Review both the content and the structure of the stem in each question. Sometimes the way the question is asked is more important that the content that they are asking about, because if you don’t pay attention to the formatting, you might miss what the text is actually asking you. So pay attention to the structure of each question.

Where to find additional exam prep assistance

If you need exam prep materials, additional suggestions, phone numbers of people to call for help (like disability accommodations), etc., I am happy to provide as much information as I can- just write on the Counselors Autonomous closed facebook group’s wall https://www.facebook.com/groups/494660900560106/?ref=br_tf and I will respond.

Eating and Exercising for Results

Try to eat healthy, get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water (especially the day of the exam), meditate, and get exercise (see my other articles for suggested apps and tips with these) while you study.

Registering for the Social Work License Exam

I suggest registering for the exam, setting a date (you can always reschedule within a couple days of the exam date if you feel you are not ready and need more time), and then starting to study- that whole process may take several months, and it’s worth it to use that deadline as collateral to keep you motivated throughout the studying process.