The 4th time around

[Bridget Unger]

I am going to take the test for the 4th time on Monday. I have received scores of 72, 74, and 73. I am taking the LCSW exam and am in the state of IN. Any hints? I have taken four prep courses, studied since March and have also done the ASWB test online. I have also prepared using the socialworkexam online. Please pray for me!!

[Toshi Francis]

Good Luck.... say a prayer and take your time... donot let the test get the best of you... You know the information..

[Bridget Unger]

Thanks for the prayers and words of good luck. You are right........we know the stuff, it is just a test!
Thanks again.

[Cindy]

I have been hesitating to take the test again. I took the test and 2001 and failed and have not retaken it. Major test anxiety. I am preparing to take the exam currently and would like to take it soon. Any suggestions and I will say prayers for you and best of luck. These exams do not mean at all that we are not good at what we do, we are actually excellent at what we do. Just remember this.

Cindy

[Cindy]

I am from the Bloomington, IN area and understand your frustrations.

Cindy again

[Bridget Unger]

Thanks Cindy! I wish I would have learned of this site earlier. I am from the southside of Indy near Greenwood. Maybe we can study together if .................well I am not going to talk like that until and if it happens; I am trying to keep positive in my self talk and stay positive. I was going to take the test on the 11th but due to some medical issues with my dad I am now scheduled for the 18th. My dad is in IL and we had to go back home this past weekend. It would not have been good for the 11th with no extra studying. I have taken the test in 2005, 2007,2008 and now in 2009. I should know all of the tests by now.

[Eric R Nance]

Definintely team up with someone and go through lots of online questions togther. It's a great technique studying with someone, as they will help you point our your weaknesses. As for this being only a test, it is one of the most important exams any of us will take; I actually think going into this thinking "It's' only a test" is worse than simply dealing with the reality of it. The reality for me was: Pass my LICSW the second time or cease providing outpatient psychotherapy. Just realize it is an important exam, and it it does say something about your ability to provide adequate service. Having said that, find your partner, keep studying, and visualize the word "pass" on your screen.

[Bridget Unger]

Well I am not teaming up with someone this time, but if I have to next time I will. There is something to working with others and listening to their choice of answers and why they chose those answers. I just wish I had done it this time.

[Bridget Unger]

Well I took the test and for the fourth time , did not pass!! My score.............74! I am so so so so frustrated. I did the AASWB exam review, I did more auditory review of CDs...even at night while I was sleeping, and took the online practice exam from ASWB for $75.00 more. I am thinking about appealing the ASWB to review my questions. I just don't know what to do now. I only have one more try before I lose my job. My husband is also out of work since June 2008! Any suggestions???????

[Arlinda]

I will be taking the test in Indiana on June 15 for the second time. I had a score of 72. I feel that my test anxiety get in the way. I am focusing more on studying techniques and sample questions. Did you take Sophia Dziegielewski course? If so, if you fax your paper with your score to her she will take a look at it and can tell if you should appeal or not, she said that if you missed it by 1 point then we should fax it to her.

[Bridget Unger]

Thank you so much for this information; I actually took her course in 2006 and was not informed of this information.....it may have been that no one asked this question. I will definitely fax my score to her to evaluate for appeaL....................I am not sure of the appeal process either.