License Prep Resources

Upcoming Events Open To All BUSSW Students

Comprehensive Licensing Test-Prep Course hosted by NASW

Saturday, June 13, 2026   11:00am – 6:00pm (ET)

Virtual via Zoom

Join an experienced NASW Licensing Test Preparation trainer for an in-depth overview of what to study, how to think about, and how to take the ASWB exam. The course will include many opportunities to work on sample questions. A free study guide with a full-length practice test is included!

Course fee: $65* – a deep discount from the regular $200 rate!

* Limited funds may be available for students in need of financial assistance. To inquire about financial assistance, please contact Meg Matthews at megmsw@bu.edu.    

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Access To a Comprehensive Licensing Exam Prep Study Guide:

The guidebook, Social Work Licensing Masters Exam: A Comprehensive Study Guide by Dawn Apgar, covers the four exam content areas and provides end-of-section questions to test your understanding and retention. The books also include 2 full-length practice exams. To access a copy of the book:

On-Campus students: Please follow these instructions to borrow a copy of the guidebook. Copies are available at the Welcome Center in the School of Social Work.

OLP, On-Campus and OCHP students: You can access a digital copy of the Apgar book through the BU library. You can follow this link to connect. You may borrow the book for 7 days. After 7 days the copy of the book gets returned to the digital library. Directions are here.

Download the ASWB Guidebook for free here.

Additional Study Resources:

    Please note: BUSSW does not endorse or recommend these review courses. They are listed in no particular order.

    For Mass. Students Only:

    Are you a Mass. community health center employee seeking licensure who identifies as a Person of Color, speaks English as a second language, OR is 32+ years old? If so, apply to LEAP (Licensure Equity Achievement Program).

    LEAP is a partnership with MassGeneral Brigham (MGB) Equitable Care Collaborative and The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (Mass League). LEAP’s core mission is to ensure equal access to licensure opportunities by eliminating barriers hindering diverse individuals from becoming licensed behavioral health professionals. The support includes funding for participants to access testing resources, one-on-one coaching from curated list of coaches and facilitated peer support groups for community and encouragement.

    Application process is now open and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.  Interested applicants should contact leap@massleague.org.

    Additional study resources can also be found on the Career Services page.