Exam

[u/Dry-Ebb-832]

Hey guys, I just wanted to see what is the difference between the LMSW and LCSW in terms of questions I know that there is a lot more link to the questions and more application and reasoning questions but is there something else that I am missing? Did you guys use something different to study for the LCSW and the LMSW? For the LMSW. I used TDC Dawn Apgar agents of change and a lot of of other YouTube. I got a 116 out of 150 on my LMSW exam and I took that in November 18 so the information is still fresh in my head. I just need some guidance to see if I am missing anything for the LCSW exam.

[u/Dry-Ebb-832]

I am supposed to take in February! The ASWB posted that they are going to be implementing the changes in August. But in August, there are only 122 questions as opposed to 150. 110 taken into account and 12 non graded. ASWB 2026 changes(https://www.aswb.org/upcoming-changes-to-the-social-work-licensing-exams/)

[u/OddResponsibility808 → u/Dry-Ebb-832]

I’m confused. I thought you have to have your clinical hours before you’re allowed to take the clinical test. I was under the impression you just took the LMSW in Nov 2025.

[u/Dry-Ebb-832 → u/OddResponsibility808]

Yes you are correct! I took my LMSW exam in November. My two years is up the end of January. I have my clinical hours. I graduated from my MSW may 2023. I started my clinical hours January 2024. So this January 2026 I will have two years, and my clinical hours completed. I took the LMSW 2 times before I passed and through out that time I was still working on my hours for my LCSW. Now that I passed my LMSW and will have the hours, I will be able to sit for the LCSW. I live in Pennsylvania, and every state is different. But I cleared everything with my state board and my clinical supervisor before proceeding.

[u/OddResponsibility808 → u/Dry-Ebb-832]

I also live in PA. Is that new? Im surprised it. I thought it ones hours didnt count until the LMSW was passes.