Carol Gallegos

LCSW

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!