Pocket Prep Behavioral Health User Reviews

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Use this app to pass

I took my LCSW test just last week (I passed yay) and feel I can attribute my success from using the materials in this app. I used the question of the day, 10 question quizzes, build your own quiz, mock exam, and weakest subject. It was absolutely worth it to pay the money for the premium subscription! The ability to track what I missed and what I got correct is fantastic! I made this decision after reading another company’s test book and not being impressed with how thorough it was. I didn’t buy the book that’s associated with this app/continually referenced in the app but if I went back and did it all I would as well!
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Fantastic LMSW exam resource

I passed my LMSW exam today on my first attempt. I missed just 16 questions. This is absolutely because of using this app to prepare. I cannot stress enough how helpful this app was— the fact it can track missed questions, your weakest subject, and provides excellent explanations for answers was the best way for me to study. I did not use any of the other guides I actually bought. At first, I was frustrated when I got things wrong. But I made sure to read the explanations provided and eventually I started understanding how the exam questions are set up and definitely learned how to slow down and really see what the questions were asking. I even picked up research and DSM-V facts I struggled with in school! I was referred to this app by my internship co-worker who also used it and passed her exam the first time after just one week of prep. Please, give this app a chance. Do EVERY question in the question bank. Read the explanations even for questions you get right! It really did help me with the exam, even if I was sitting there thinking I had failed right up to receiving the results. I want to thank the developers— you helped me reach a life-changing achievement!
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Free version could offer a little variation

Great, however it would be nice if the free version at least rephrased the initial free questions to offer some challenge beyond taking the quiz once. I will likely buy the full version anyhow but the seemingly one day challenge of the free version gives me pause and will have me explore other options before I get stuck in a subscription
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Not for me

Most questions on this app are heavily recall based and quite frankly some are worded poorly. They are not like the actual test. Everyone I have talked to about this app says that the questions here are confusing and harder than those on the LCSW test and do not reflect the way the actual test is. This is just not for me- it may work for others but I am basing this on my own experience. I recommend using The Therapist Development Center instead. So long pocket prep. 👋
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Extremely helpful

I downloaded this app in September and took my LMSW test on January 21,2023 and passed! This app helped me understand different theories and scenario questions. The daily questions and 10 quick quizzes helped me keep sharp on days I did not want to study too intensely. The only thing I wish this app had more of was "BEST" questions. Overall amazing app!
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Amazing prep device

Easy to use, attractive interface, best prep tool I’ve used, ever. Prepping for the CPCE (essentially the NCE) and I’m actually enjoying the process. It tracks days, weeks, missed questions and answered versus never answered totals, to name just a few. So it’s easy to set fun goals.

Truly a great app!

I’ve had a smart phone for a solid decade and have never felt my life impacted enough by an app to write a review before, however, this is now the second time I’ve utilized this application (once in 2017 for my LMSW exam) and most recently for my LCSW a week ago and both times I passed on the first try. With that being said, I tend to do fairly well on tests in general so I won’t attribute both successes to the app only, however, if you take the time, do the tests and daily questions for several weeks, you should be in pretty good shape for your exam. Also, the practice exam on the app is HARD. I barely passed it and am pleased to say my exam was much easier in comparison, so make sure you take the practice test as well to help gauge how prepared you are. Overall, I highly recommend the app especially for those who are willing and able to dedicate time to practice.
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Great Portable Addition to NCE Studying

Passed the NCE. I used this and the Purple Book. I wouldn’t recommend using this as your sole study tool. But it is great for when you’re on the go and for daily micro-practice. Remember, the actual NCE questions you will not find anywhere so do not waste time memorizing, it’s about application of concepts. If you make a lucky guess on this app, still click down and read the explanation.
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Great way to practice your knowledge a little at a time

The exam is hard. This made practice easier for my short attention span. Taking 10 minutes daily to review content really helped when I actually took mock exams and the real thing.

PASSED THE LICSW FIRST TRY

This app is the reason I passed the ASWB LICSW exam on the first try. I paid $20 for the premium for 1 month, took multiple “Quick 10” quizzes daily, and ended up answering about 600 questions in preparation. The app prepared me so incredibly well for the exam. If you are taking the LICSW exam in the near future, this is the best way to study. Thank you app creators!
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