If you’re a social work student, get ready to tap follow because @Jasminechampaine dropped some serious gems during her recent TikTok takeover of @Springerpub, Springer Publishing’s official TikTok account. With her signature mix of wisdom, encouragement, and straight-up real talk, Jasmine—an LMSW and DSW student—brought major energy and insight to a topic that has many future social workers on edge: the ASWB exam changes and how to survive your licensing journey.
“The first time you sit for your exam should not be the first time in your adult life you’re sitting for a four-hour exam.”
That’s how Jasmine kicks off her powerful, no-nonsense advice. Her message? Preparation is more than academic—it’s mental, emotional, and strategic. Treat every practice exam like it’s the real thing, she says, so when you’re in the testing room, nothing feels foreign. “Don’t let the environment change the way that you answer these questions,” she warns. “You’re going in there because you’re trying to be a licensed social worker. Do you know how much pressure that is?”
Spoiler alert: a lot. But Jasmine’s point is clear—you’ve already put in the work.
“You have to tell yourself: I deserve to be a licensed social worker. I can. I am capable,” she affirms.
Pro Tips from Someone Who’s Been There
Jasmine doesn’t sugarcoat what the exam experience is like. “Let me tell you—I went in my testing room, and I was confident, y’all. Like, nobody could tell me nothing,” she says. But even with confidence and divine affirmation (yes, there’s a “thank you, Jesus” moment), the questions hit hard. Her anxiety spiked, and the first 30 questions left her rattled.
Still, she powered through—and dropped a smart test-taking strategy that could make all the difference:
“Do not spend five minutes on a question that you’re not sure of. Choose the best answer and flag it.”
Why? Because sometimes, questions later in the exam provide clues to ones you struggled with earlier. By the end, she explains, you’ve absorbed more context and can return to flagged questions with new clarity—saving precious time and possibly scoring points you wouldn’t have otherwise.
The Must-Have Resources
During her TikTok session, Jasmine holds up the book that helped her get through it all:
Social Work Licensing Masters Exam Guide and LMSW Exam Video On-Demand Review Course Set by Dawn Apgar.
She doesn’t just recommend it—she shows it, encourages viewers to screenshot it, and makes it clear: this is your lifeline.
Are you planning to take the clinical-level exam instead? Springer’s got you covered with Apgar’s companion guide:
Social Work Licensing Clinical Exam Guide and LCSW Exam Video On-Demand Review Course Set.
Both are trusted, up-to-date, and designed with your success in mind—especially as the ASWB exam undergoes changes that can leave test-takers unsure of what to expect.
Jasmine’s Final Word
Jasmine leaves future social workers with this empowering message: “Remind yourself: I studied. I lost sleep. I spent time to understand the questions. I deserve to be a licensed social worker.”
Don’t Miss Out!
Catch the complete TikTok takeover on @Springerpub, and be sure to follow both @Springerpub and @Jasminechampaine for more expert insights, motivation, and game-changing study strategies. And when you’re ready to crush the exam, grab the latest guides by Dawn Apgar at Springer Publishing.
You’ve got this—and Jasmine’s got your back.
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