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Standard Written Exam Courses

Gerry Grossman Seminars offers several study vehicles to help you successfully prepare for the BBS Standard Written Examination. Create a strong foundation of information and test-taking skills, focus your attention on topics likely to be represented on the exam, connect with other candidates and structure your study time in a way that manages your anxiety. Our programs contain up-to-date information designed to address the tasks and knowledge set forth in the current Board of Behavioral Sciences Standard Written Candidate Handbook. Below you will find a description of the exam along with the list of services and courses of instruction that we provide our students to meet the challenges of the Standard Written exam.

Highlights of the Standard Written Examination:

  • The exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions
  • 25 non-scorable pre-test questions
  • 175 scorable questions in total
  • Exam time - 4 hours
  • Passing score is 117 out of the 175 scorable questions for MFT candidates and 108 for LCSWs
  • According to BBS statistics, only 57% of MFT candidates who took the exam between January 1, 2007, and June 30, 2007, passed. The pass rate for LCSW candidates during that period was 46%.

Free Standard Written and Clinical Vignette Strategy Meeting
This workshop acquaints you with the BBS test plans, addresses the Standard Written and Written Clinical Vignette examination processes, provides you with guidance for how to approach each examination, and familiarizes you with our Standard Written and Written Clinical Vignette programs and materials. Our program offers a variety of approaches to meet your learning style and budget.


21-Hour Standard Written Study Course

  • Multiple class sessions
  • All course materials included
  • Free repeated classes
  • Free materials updates


2-Day Written Review Workshop

  • Two 8-hour workshops
  • Revised study outlines & new multiple-choice questions
  • Enhances your ability to decipher questions
  • Learn test-taking, interpretive skills
  • Identify strengths & address needs
  • Small, supportive class experience


Biopsychosocial Assessment and Resource Coordination Workshop

  • Exclusively for LCSW candidates
  • Covers Biopsychosocial Assessment and Resource Coordination content areas
  • 7 hours of class instruction
  • Includes comprehensive Biopsychosocial Assessment and Resource Coordination workbooks


Mock Written Exam

  • 200 questions, 4-hour exam
  • Updated for new BBS exam format
  • 3-hour feedback session addressing most frequently missed questions
  • Complete rationales for all questions
  • Become comfortable with your own pace & stamina; desensitization to exam anxiety
MFT: LCSW:

Private Tutoring
Gerry Grossman Seminars offers individual sessions to help you prepare for the BBS Standard Written Exam.