If you are an MSW student or graduate then this article maybe on your wishlist when it comes to the studying. Check out this ulitmate Study Guide Resource List.
Books
ASWB Guide to the Social Work Exams, Second Edition by the Association of Social Work Boards
Price: $20
What you get: content outlines, reference guides, tips, and exam info directly from the ASWB
Social Work ASWB Masters Exam Guide, Second Edition: A Comprehensive Study Guide for Success (Book + Free App) by Dawn Apgar
Price: $81.00 (sale price, original list price $90)
What you get: 446 pages of comprehensive study content, one practice exam, access to mobile app, study tips, exam information
The Complete Guide to Social Work: A Study Guide for the ASWB Masters Exam by Social Work Guide
Price: $129.95
What you get: over 300 pages of study content, with practice questions
Comprehensive Study Guide, Masters Version 9 by Social Work Examination Services
Price: $149
What you get: study content, practice questions, 3-volume set
Social Work Exam Secrets Study Guide by Mometrix
Price: $49.99 (sale price, original list price $89.99)
What you get: concise topic review, study tips, complete practice exam
Prep Courses and Subscription Options:
Study.com ASWB Masters Exam: Study Guide and Practice
Price: $197 for 12-month subscription (sale price; original list price $719.88)
What you get: streaming videos with transcripts, mobile app, unlimited practice tests, flashcards, instructor support
Price: $50/month, $100 basic study program, $175 enhanced study package
What you get: depends on level of purchase, but all include e-books, practice questions and exams, flashcards
Licensing Exam Preparation Services (LEAP)
Price:$74.50 – $285
What you get: LEAP offers a number of options at different price points, including audio courses, live classes, practice exams, and study guides
Social Work Examination Services Prep Course
Price: $210-$350
What you get: a one or two-day course, with comprehensive study guide and a discount for practice exams
SocialWorkExam.com Prep Subscription
Price: $29.95 – $599.95
What you get: 2-days to one-year of access (depending on price point) to online content access; higher levels of subscription include a paperback study guide, e-book, and CD set
Practice Exams and/or Questions:
Price: $85
Social Work Guide Online Interactive Practice Test
Price: $69.95
Social Work Examination Services Online Practice Exam
Price: $85
The following websites allow you to take free practice exams or have free practice exam questions available for site visitors. Some require your email address and other information so that they can send you additional information in the hopes that you’ll purchase their product(s). However, the practice questions are free and don’t require any commitment to purchase.
- Therapist Development Center
- LEAP – must use Internet Explorer
- Social Work Test Prep
- Social Work Examination Services
- SocialWorkExam.com
- Mometrix
Blogs and Podcasts:
LCSW Study Buddy – a community of people who are studying for the exam or have already taken it sharing tips, resources, infographics, and review content
Studying for the Clinical Social Work Exam – note, this blog is focused on the LCSW exam, but still has information helpful for the LMSW exam
Social Work Podcast – a podcast series that focuses on all things social work! While not meant for studying for the LMSW exam specifically, it provides useful information for social workers to learn and review as they prepare.
Planning on taking the LMSW Exam? See how one person was able to pass on their first try in 2 months without using a test prep service here!
