ASWB Finally Released Testing Data: It is not good.
Today the ASWB released a much-anticipated report regarding the pass-fail rate (with demographics) which the organization had long refused to release.
The data confirms long-held beliefs that the ASWB exam is biased against certain populations including black test takers and older adults.
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First-Time Pass Rates
Clinical Exam:
- White Test Takers: 83.8%
- Black Test Takers: 44.7%
Masters Exam:
- White Test Takers: 85.3%
- Black Test Takers: 43.9%
Bachelors Exam:
- White Test Takers: 76.5%
- Black Test Takers: 34.6%
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Data from Appendix - Table B6, C2., & D6 of the 2022 ASWB Exam Pas Rate Analysis
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As we are still reviewing the information including the appendixes with first-time pass rates - we will likely have more to say - but we encourage you to review the data yourself at: https://www.aswb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-ASWB-Exam-Pass-Rate-Analysis.pdf