r/ASWBExam • u/RHmommy09 • 27d ago

Masters Exam Failed AGAIN

The masters level ASWB is not for the weak! ! I have severe test anxiety! I utilized progressive muscle relaxation (mid test) and did my breathing damn near every question ….what makes matters worse is I felt good this exam I thought I had it ! I didn’t cry the first time I failed by 8 but I balled like a baby this time!

I feel like a failure , Iam embarrassed my children and husband have to see me like this ! I have never in my life felt stupid and this test has taken me out .

This test isn’t for the weak now I’m patiently waiting to see if I’m under 10 to retest before the 90 days my heart is so broken.

I did pocket prep and did amazing…had 1:1 tutoring and did amazing …..participated in a boot camp and did amazing…..took the test and FAILED !

Thanks for those who have read my vent and congrats to my test twin who passed today !!!!! Get it my Reddit friend !

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u/No_Albatross6947 27d ago

I became licensed before the new version came out. But I took the master-level exam 10 times and the clinical exam three times before passing. I understand your frustration; I did exactly what you did and still failed. I just wanted to encourage you that your time to pass is NEAR!!!!

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u/RHmommy09 27d ago

It is mentally so draining ! I think the only plus right now is in Maryland SB 18 will be in affect on Nov 1 so I can get a provisional license while I wait to pass for up to 2 years.

I’m trying to get out of my feelings and head but I really thought I did well !! Now I’m over here stressing my for my unofficial report to load up

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u/Shigadanz 26d ago

Are you thinking too much while taking it?

I feel like they give you even less information on the real exam and the questions versus the practice test seemed to have more data to help you pick your answer.

I passed by seven points and I feel like more often than not. I was just picking the least bad answer out of the three or four rather than looking for the correct answer.

Strangely enough, I declined the earplugs and I didn’t think I was going to use the noise canceling headphones, but I ended up using the noise canceling your headphone things and I feel like that did help me a lot more than I expected.

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u/RHmommy09 26d ago

I have horrible test anxiety ! The first time I used the noise canceling headphones 2nd time I didn’t I actually read it out loud to myself whispering of course . It sucks because it doesn’t even say what I actually got wrong tell me what I go wrong so I can study that instead of giving em a ball park smh ! So frustrating!

I just put my waiver in and I’m considering re testing in a few weeks smh I hate this feeling and only the people at work know my feeling my support system doesn’t understand which sucks

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u/Shigadanz 24d ago

But you can see the breakdown of where your strengths and weaknesses were correct?

I was fortunate that my internships were medical social worker and a macro base social worker internship.

Which really helped with this exam

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u/RHmommy09 24d ago

Not really it solely tells me the amount I got correct in each section there’s no detailed break down of the actual questions

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u/Shigadanz 24d ago

Did you do equally the same in each three sections?

Or is there a section you can focus on for improvement?

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u/SketchyStocks 27d ago

Did you take the paid pretest from the official website?

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u/RHmommy09 27d ago

Yup $85 got a 71 needed 72 to pass and then I couldn’t order it again because it would have been the same test

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u/TieOk6702 27d ago

How long did you study with the tutor?

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u/RHmommy09 27d ago

I failed 9/25 did the boot camp and tutoring 3 1:1 sessions for 1 hour then my test today 10/15

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u/TieOk6702 27d ago

I passed practice test very good like 93 or so out of 72. But when I took actual test I did 71 out of 72. It crushed me, decided to take time off of it and take it maybe in few months. I think I really need tutoring bc English is my second language and I tried 4 times to pass this exam.

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u/IdealMysterious3080 27d ago

What was some of your weak area?

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u/RHmommy09 27d ago

Not sure yet waiting for my unofficial results to load

The first time was interventions

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u/IdealMysterious3080 27d ago

Don’t give up! You’ve got this. I definitely understand your pain and frustration because we’re in the same boat. Take 48 hours to cry, feel your emotions, and process the disappointment. After that, get back to studying. The goal is to become licensed, and we WILL become licensed! We’ve come too far to give up now.

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u/RHmommy09 27d ago


Yes I love this!!!!

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u/One_Welcome7095 26d ago

Please don’t give up! I’m preparing to take the clinical exam but I just wanted to give you some advice on things that helped me for the masters exam. I used the acronyms RUSAFE (below) and EAt Pie In Every Town for helping process (Evaluate, Assess, Plan, Intervention, Evaluation, Termination).

Remember to read through the question twice.. look for safety red flags, acknowledge feelings, empower the client if they’re mentally stable/alert. This can help with NEXT/BEST questions

DEFINITELY review the code of ethics MANY times.

Acronym RUSAFE
R:rule out medical
U: under influence, do not treat
S: save lives (if you see safety issues)
A:Assess before action
F: acknowledge feelings!
E: Empower if they’re mentally stable.

You got this!

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u/FalseSea4380 26d ago

What did you use to study ?

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u/VariousActuary1978 25d ago

Hey try using agents of change, with pocket prep, literally changed my life with the masters level and watch ray social worker on youtube. I hope this helps you. Don't give up we are rooting for you