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work licensing examination .................................................................... 9  \nSTEP 1: Apply for a license with your social work board ..................................................................................................... 10  \nSTEP 2: Register and pay for your exam with ASWB ............................................................................................................ 11  \nSTEP 3: Schedule your testing appointment with Pearson VUE...................................................................................... 11  \nOn exam day .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13  \nChecking in at the test center......................................................................................................................................................... 14  \nThe examination 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