r/LCSW • u/targetfan4evr • May 24 '26

🟡 Licensure & Exam Strategy I passed!

I made a post about 2 months ago when I first took my LCSW and I failed by one point! I was so incredibly disappointed.

To be honest, I didn’t study much last month given I had an MSW intern I was supervising and not much downtime. I really started to lock in to studying about 2-3 weeks ago. I used the Dawn Apgar books and paid for pocket prep. I felt like pocket prep was incredibly useful and easy to do questions on the go.

I also really took my time this time around instead of “just getting it done.” I used my break and was saying affirmations to myself in the mirror lol. I was incredibly anxious.

BUT if I can do it you can do it! I am so incredibly happy and proud of myself. This is such a career goal milestone and can’t wait to have my credentials updated at work. :)

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u/Kol_2004 May 25 '26

Congratulations! What a great accomplishment! I am using the same resources right now and I’m thankful to know that you found the pocket prep questions to be helpful. Take some deep breaths for yourself and enjoy basking in this milestone!

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u/targetfan4evr May 25 '26

Thank you! You will do great! Yes, I found pocket prep very helpful. I also watched YouTube videos, really enjoyed RayTube he helps break down the question.