- Take Simulated Practice Exams.
- Utilize Practice Question Banks.
- Join the NBCOT Facebook Support Group.
- Meet OT Miri.
- Plan for the Questions You Can’t Answer.
- Give Yourself Enough Time.
- Make a Schedule – And Stick to It.
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How many hours should I study for NBCOT?
One needs to allocate time accordingly. It is recommended that students study 4 – 8 hours per day, 6 days a week, for at least 6 to 8 weeks in order to properly process and understand the test’s material.
Are the therapy Ed exams harder than the NBCOT?
Pass the OT has giant question banks with questions that actually resemble the NBCOT®’s Exam: Chances are, you’ve heard the NBCOT® Exam motto – “If you can get an 80% on Therapy Ed, you’ll pass the actual exam.” In a nutshell, that means that Therapy Ed is way harder than the actual test.
Why is the NBCOT exam so hard?
Part of what makes the NBCOT exam such a bear is that it covers so much material. The process of doing occupational therapy, standards and practices, human development, various conditions and approaches to evaluating and treating them…all wrapped up in 170 multiple choice questions and three clinical simulations.
How many times can you fail the NBCOT?
The candidate can take the exam for the fourth through sixth times after 60 days from the date of previous exam attempt. The candidate can take the exam for the seventh time or higher after six months from the date of the previous exam attempt.
How many times did ot Miri take the NBCOT?
It took me 4 times to pass the NBCOT – that’s the National Board Certification exam for Occupation Therapy. That’s right, 4 WHOLE times. Whoever said the 3rd time would be a charm was wrong. It took me over 5 ½ months to finally pass it in early 2019, which ended up being the worst 5 1/2 months of my life.
What is the average passing score for NBCOT exam?
Overall performance is reported on a standardized scale ranging from 300 to 600. A total scaled score of at least 450 is required to pass the OTR or COTA certification examination. It is important to note that the passing standard is based on candidate performance across the entire exam.
How hard is it to pass the NBCOT?
Unlike other exams, students took during their academic tenures, the NBCOT® Exam is rigid, requiring you to adopt the mindset of the individuals who wrote the questions in order to pass. It’s arduous and of course, time-consuming.
What is a good score on therapy Ed?
Nonetheless, our experience over 25 years has found that if you score 80% or better on the practice exams you should do well on the actual exam. If you score in the range of 70% you are borderline, and if you are below 70% more studying is indicated.
What should I do the day before my NBCOT exam?
Days Before the NBCOT® Exam Keep watching OT Miri videos on repeat. One day prior— Relax; any last minute studying will be useless but if you must, go over the Pass the NBCOT test taking tips again. Day of the NBCOT exam— Plan something fun afterwards! A spa date with your bestie to de-stress.
When is the best time to take the NBCOT?
When is the best time for students to study for the NBCOT® exam? Results show that the best time to seriously study is AFTER Fieldwork II is complete, to allow the student to fully dedicate the required time and focus to passing.
What if I fail the NBCOT exam?
If you fail the NBCOT® exam you may schedule to retake the exam 30 days after your last examination date. You will need to reapply and obtain a new Authorization to test (ATT) letter. Once you receive a new ATT letter, you should proceed to schedule your examination directly with Prometric as you had the first time.
Is the NBCOT study Pack worth it?
It’s well worth it especially if you’ll be using it regularly. If you already have multiple NBCOT® study guides, then it may not be an absolute necessity, but is still nice to have if it’s not going to break the bank for you.
How long is NBCOT certification good for?
NBCOT certification is granted for a three-year period. If you complete all of the certification renewal requirements by your scheduled renewal date, you will be granted Active in Good Standing certification status for another three-year period.
How do you find out if you passed the NBCOT early?
TLDR; Instructions. Select occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant or the permit option if you registered for that. Enter the legal name you registered for the NBCOT process. If your name appears, you know that you passed!
Can you take the NBCOT unlimited times?
There is no upper limit on the number of times a candidate can take the NBCOT Exam, but there is a 30-day waiting period after the last examination date before the candidate may test again. The candidate must submit a new exam application in order to retest.
How many questions do you need to get right on the NBCOT?
To pass the NBCOT, you will need to score a minimum of 450 on a standardized scale ranging from 300 to 600. Passing scores are based on your responses across all components of the exam.
What was OT Miri diagnosed with?
First Curveball. Shortly after starting the program, things started to get very hard for me. My dad was diagnosed with stage four cancer. Despite these challenging times, I got through school and graduated on June 1, 2017.
Is pass the OT worth it?
Great job!” I improved my score by 43 points with Pass The OT and absolutely loved the program. I loved how they broke down topics into easy to understand sections and had videos, voice…read more. I loved how they broke down topics into easy to understand sections and had videos, voice recordings and charts.
What time of day are NBCOT scores released?
Exam results will be up by 5:00 p.m. today.
Are therapy Ed practice exams harder?
Overall, Therapy Ed seemed harder than the PEAT exams. I studied for about 4 weeks 2-3 hours per weekdays, and some weekend days (not necessarily recommending this, just what I did).
Can you take breaks during the NBCOT?
Don’t doubt yourself as your first choice might be the right answer. Don’t be afraid to take breaks, however the best time to take a break is during the test taking tutorials because each tutorial is 10 minutes long and it does not count against your time.
What is the OT purple book?
Occupational Therapy Examination Review Guide This is formally known as the “Purple Book.” This is another highly recommended resource from other test takers.
How long does it take to get NBCOT results?
▷ Have their result released within 24-48 business hours of NBCOT receiving and approving their official, final transcript. ▷ Have their exam score released to the state licensing board(s) of the candidate’s choosing within 24-48 business hours of NBCOT receiving and approving their official, final transcript.
How do I create a study plan for NBCOT?
- Read one topic per day.
- Watch related videos or listen to related podcasts.
- Make flashcards for topics I needed further review on and lightly review flashcards every day.
- Take 20-30 practice questions daily and review rationale.
- 1 practice test at the start of every week (except first week)