We're Rooting for You

Breaking today from the usual quick quiz and exam update to give you a little encouragement. The exam is a big one. It's long, it can be annoying, the vignettes can be depressing. You've got to get through 170 questions before you finally hit the end of the thing. And then you hit the submit button.

If you hadn't already broken a sweat, that'll do it. You might've had all the content down. You might've taken enough practice tests to feel completely confident going in. Still, when you hit that button, you're going to wonder, "Was it enough?...Did I pass?"

We want you to know that we're rooting for you. We're rooting for you before you ever get started with social work exam prep. As you're getting your education, choosing social work, deciding to work toward a license. As you're putting off getting started, as you're getting started, as you're knee deep in balancing studying and work and family and whatever else. And we're rooting for you as you walk into that exam center, take your deep breath and get started on the real thing.

And of course we're rooting for you as you wait the machine's answer that last licensing exam question: Did I pass?

Who is "we" doing the rooting? It's not just us here at the blog. It's all your clients, past and future. And their family members and loved ones. Plus your family and friends, past and future. Helping one person, you're helping a whole system--there's no knowing how much impact your focus and kindness and professionalism may have. You're a social worker and the world needs more social workers, licensed or not.

When you get to that submit button, you've already conquered so much. Here's hoping you can take pride in that accomplishment regardless of the answer that comes back. We're rooting for you!

And, if not this time, at some point, the answer that you're holding your breath for will pop up on the screen: PASS

Congratulations in advance! We knew you could do it! We know you can do it! Good luck!