Four Steps to Passing the Social Work Exam

You can pass the social work licensing exam. It's just a matter of time, effort, and a little bit of luck. Thousands pass the exam each year. There's no reason you can't join them.

Here are four steps to take to get there with confidence:

• Face forward. Exam prep is going to eat up some of what used to be free time or time spent on other activities. For a while, you'll have to set aside some things in order to focus and get where you're going: social work licensure.  
• Prepare. Getting ready for the exam looks different for different people. For most, practice tests are the best way to assess your skills, build your test-taking know-how, and deepen your knowledge of exam content all at once. Some like to supplement with study groups, reading, audio, etc. Whatever path you choose, the challenge is straightforward: there's material to learn, there's a big test to take. 
• Keep cool. Anxiety can get in the way of good test-taking, no matter how well-prepared you are. As part of your preparation, read up on evidence-based practice for reducing anxiety...and put it to use. Of course you're going to be amped up on exam day. The goal is to put those nerves to use--to help focus, not overwhelm you. You know what works for you. Do more of it!
• Visualize success. What's it going to be like when you pass the exam? Who will you tell? How do you hope they'll react? What reward will you treat yourself to once the exam-taking process is don? Picture it. 

All that's left to do:  Go in...and pass that exam. 

Congratulations in advance!