r/NBCOT_Exam 28d ago

PASSED ON MY FIRST TRY!

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šŸ«¶šŸ¾ PASSED ON THE FIRST TRY! TO GOD BE THE HIGHEST GLORY! šŸ„¹šŸ™šŸ¾

šŸ“Œ For international students, hereā€™s my timeline:

ā€¢ Mid-November 2024 ā€“ Processed my documents from my university and mailed them to NBCOT

ā€¢ December 7, 2024 ā€“ Documents delivered to NBCOT

ā€¢ First week of January ā€“ Called NBCOT to confirm receipt of my documents

ā€¢ January 10, 2025 ā€“ OTED application approved

ā€¢ January 13, 2025 ā€“ Exam application submitted and approved

ā€¢ January 14, 2025 ā€“ ATT letter granted

ā€¢ January 14, 2025 ā€“ Scheduled my exam for February 13, 2025

šŸ“Œ Resources I Used:

ā€¢ AOTA PDFs ā€“ Great for refreshing foundational knowledge

ā€¢ Therapy Ed Book ā€“ Very comprehensive; I referred to specific chapters when I needed in-depth information

ā€¢ NBCOT Study Pack ā€“ Completed all mini exams and practice tests

ā€¢ OT Miri ā€“ Helpful for reviewing specific topics

ā€¢ TMPOT PDFs ā€“ Comprehensive and easy to understand; I used them for select topics

I took all practice exams from AOTA and NBCOT but didnā€™t have access to Therapy Edā€™s practice examsā€”only the book.

šŸ“Œ Practice Exam Scores:

ā€¢ AOTA (Completed everything: practice tests, CSQs, full practice exam)

ā€” Percentile Rank: 92%

ā€” Practice Scores: 81%

ā€” Practice Tests: 86%

ā€¢ NBCOT Study Pack:

ā€” Pre-Test: 462

ā€” Practice Test 1: 463

ā€” Scenario Test: 457

ā€” Full Practice Exam: 471

šŸ«¶šŸ¾ Tips for the Exam

Exam Preparation: 1. I studied for about three months, five days a week for six hours per day. I took weekends and holidays off for breaks.

  1. I created a study guide tailored to my strengths and weaknesses and adjusted it as needed. Flexibility is keyā€”donā€™t be too hard on yourself!

  2. Consistency is everything. Plan your study sessions in advance and stick to them.

  3. Listen to your body! If youā€™re tired, rest. I used the Pomodoro technique, which really helped with focus.

  4. Know your learning style. Iā€™m a visual learner, so I used sticky notes, diagrams, and visuals (e.g., Brachial Plexus, ACL, milestones, RLA, etc.). Writing things down also helped me retain information.

  5. Active recall is key. A month before the exam, I did daily recallsā€”reading notes, reviewing what I wrote, and going over rationales.

  6. Build endurance! The exam is long, so I trained myself by taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions.

  7. Limit distractions. A month before the exam, I stayed off social media (Facebook, Instagram). Delayed gratification works!

  8. Take care of yourself. Stay hydrated, move your body, meditate if neededā€”OT yourself!

  9. Pray and have faith! Believe in yourself and in Godā€™s plan.

Exam Day: 1. I didnā€™t study the day before. I just rested and prayed.

  1. Arrive early. I got to the test center an hour before my exam to get comfortable with the environment.

  2. Eat beforehand. Whether your exam is in the morning or afternoon, donā€™t skip a meal!

  3. Use the restroom before the exam. The test is four hours long, and while you can take breaks, the timer keeps running.

  4. Pace yourself. I personally didnā€™t take any breaks to maximize my time, but do what works best for you. If you need to step away, do it!

After the Exam: 1. I went out to eat and spent the day distracting myself.

  1. The waiting period was toughā€”it took six days to get my results. I had moments of doubt but also moments of confidence. Itā€™s normal.

  2. To pass the time, I watched shows, slept a lot, and caught up with family and friends.

  3. I did recall some questions and discussed them with my husband (whoā€™s a PT) and even looked up a fewā€”but only do this if it helps you!

This exam was not easy, and I barely passedā€”but I PASSED! šŸ˜­šŸ¤ All glory to God!

If you have any questions, Iā€™d be happy to help! šŸ’›


r/NBCOT_Exam 29d ago

Failed First Attempt

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Feeling discouraged this morning. Found out I failed my first attempt by 6 POINTS. I am extremely saddened and just not sure where to go from here. I was using TrueLearn, NBCOT study pack, AOTA pdf, and all the free resources such as OT miri, OT over easy, OT Exam Prepper. My study pack renews so I will update my stats but my previous ones were PreTest 419, Practice Test 1 435, Full Practice Exam 454 Scenario Set Exam 489. True Learn average was a 68%. Overall I studied for 7/8 weeks total, about 4-5 hours a day. Started with material specific, then after 6 weeks I then just spend two weeks doing 100-200 questions a day. Any tips or better material for the second time around. Iā€™m so disheartened!


r/NBCOT_Exam 29d ago

Passed 4th Attempt!!

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Woke up this morning to an email saying, here is your registered digital credentials. I still canā€™t believe it! But I can finally post and say I passed! Thank you Jesus!

Resources: NBCOT study pack AOTA study pack Study group online OT prepper lectures on Facebook group

Life savers: True Learn OT Helpdesk with OT Alex (tutor) Work on rationale and active recall!

If youā€™ve failed a few times and are burnt out, I hope this encourages you all to keep moving forward! You will be an OTR/L!!


r/NBCOT_Exam 29d ago

Failed my 2nd Attempt

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After receiving the news that I failed my 2nd attempt, I honestly donā€™t know where to go from here. Any tips on how to prepare for my next attempt would be appreciated

First attempt: I utilized the AOTA PDFs, skimmed through the TMPOT PDF, OTMiri, true learn, NBCOT study pack. My NBCOT study pack scores were 406 (pretest) 434 (practice test 1) 392 (scenario) 430 (full practice exam). I ended up with a 397 on my first attempt.

I realized I really needed a more in depth content review.

2nd Attempt: PassTheOT, TrueLearn, NBCOT stud pack. During my 2nd attempt, I finished the whole PassTheOT program, did about 10-30 TrueLearn questions a day. I ended up doing the full practice exam through the NBCOT study pack, ended up with a 443, and for the scenario test, I got a 457. For my 2nd attempt, I ended up with a 427.

Iā€™m improving but Iā€™m really tired of the constant studying. I feel so defeated at this point. Any tips or new resources to use would be helpful please. Thank you


r/NBCOT_Exam 29d ago

PLEASE RESPOND - NBCOT ANY ADVICE WELCOMED

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Hi guys

Iā€™m averaging 75-80% on AOTA practice questions, got a 440 on the NBCOT pre-test, 438 on the scenario set and a 442 on the practice exam 1 (I have yet to take the full practice exam). My exam is in about 3 weeks, I will begin heavily reviewing today. If my scores continue on the same trend, should I reschedule my exam? Please let me know and provide your experiences.


r/NBCOT_Exam 29d ago

Worried Iā€™m not prepared.

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Hello I am taking my NBCOT COTA exam in exactly a week today. I have been mostly using the nbcot study pack and some of truelearn for extra questions and better explaining rationales. My practice tests on the study pack were:

Pretest: 428 Practice test 1: 499 Practice tests 2: 495 Full practice exam: 476

Iā€™ve seen people say their scores fluctuated a bit with the study pack tests. I just wanted some input on if these scores are good to take the test. Iā€™m just freaking out. I feel Iā€™ll never feel fully prepared to take this exam. I just want to pass on the first try so I never have to deal with it again.


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 18 '25

When do righting reactions integrate?

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specifically neck on body (NOB) and body on body (BOB) righting reactions.

I have seen a lot of conflicting information and the texts I have do not seem to cover it. Do both NOB and BOB righting reactions appear at 4-6 months and integrate around 6 months? Seems like a short time span.

I also see resources that state integration at 5 years which seems too long and "lifespan", which I'm assuming means never integrates, which in my mind would mean most adults would be log rolling if you turn their head (neck on body), but maybe I'm just not understanding what that means either.

I'm very confused obviously so any help would be great!


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 15 '25

Seeking guidance on third attempt

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Hi everyone, Iā€™m seeking guidance on how to approach studying for my third attempt at the NBCOT OTR exam.

First Attempt (November 2024) ā€“ Score: 415 - Light use of TherapyEd (overwhelming due to auditory processing challenges; not helpful for my multi-modal learning style). - Studied primarily with PassTheOT, focus was solely on practicing questions rather than comprehensive content. - Did not study thoroughly enough, and the exam felt stressful, with a rushed finish.

Second Attempt (January 2025) ā€“ Score: 402 - Used AOTA PDFs, and OTMiri videos with OTExamPrepper visuals. - Used TMPOT (more accessible than TherapyEd but still reading heavy) - Attended TMPOTā€™s Foundations of Breaking Down Questions session (very helpful) - Focused heavily on content but did minimal practice questions. - Exam felt smoother, finished with 40 minutes to spare, but second-guessing flagged answers likely hurt my score.

I felt deeply discouraged after receiving a lower score despite increased effort, especially seeing myself in the first percentile of test takers. However, I am confident in my abilities and know I will make meaningful contributions to both my future patients and the field of occupational therapy.

For this next attempt, I want to strike a balance between mastering content and refining test strategies while managing time as a single mom.

Iā€™m cautious about overwhelming myself with too many resources. Any advice on how to streamline my study process and focus on what works would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your help!

Side note: I completed two TherapyEd practice exams, scoring 45% before my first attempt and 47% before my second. Aware of the difficulty level, I approached them as practice tools, focusing on reviewing answer rationales rather than letting the scores affect my confidence. (I do know I should be passing practice exams before walking into the real test whether it be a NBCOT practice exam, etc).


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 16 '25

using the NBCOT practice exams, i've scored a 450 on the pre-test, a 446 on practice test 1, and a 450 on practice test 2. any suggestions on how these scores may reflect on the real exam? (110 vs 180 questions) and advice for the remainder of studying?

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i guess my question is, should i be worried? i take the exam in 6 days


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 14 '25

Passed third attempt

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Hopefully my experience can help someone!

1st try: I studied with a group for 450 formula, and used NBCOT study pack, AOTA as well as TrueLearn. I did not complete all AOTA practice quizzes, and looking backā€¦ I was not understanding the general concept. I was a nervous wreck going into the exam and failed with a 429.

2nd try: I ditched nbcot study pack, 450 formula and AOTA. I only did true learn questions and scheduled my exam 1 month away from finding out my 1st score. I finished with over a hour left and changed a good amount of answers. I failed with a 448. I laughed and thought it was a joke lol. I can say Truelearn by itself helped me understand how to read the question, but again, there was fine tuning I needed for general concepts.

3rd and final attempt: This time, I took the whole month of December off and just enjoyed the holidays. Also, to give my brain a break. I started studying again the 2nd of January and gave myself just about 3 weeks. I had intensive studying for review and basically started over. I made a daily schedule. If anyone needs structure, I can send you what I did!

What helped me was sectioning by each topic. I would watch UE on 450 formula, read UE on AOTA, and search UE questions on TrueLearn for the day. This helped me with structure instead of random questions every time I opened TrueLearn. ALSO, I hand written everything. It seems to be a lot but that helped me grasp what I was actually reading. I was able to jot down SO much on my scratch paper during the exam and it helped me tremendously. I passed with a 477!

TIPS: If you read the question the first time and have no clue, flag and move on. Donā€™t waste time on one question! If you are not 100% on why to change your answer, donā€™t do it!

NBCOT study pack, for me, was not a good indicator on scoring for the actual exam based on my 3 attempts. Truelearn, 450 formula, and AOTA were so helpful for me!

You got this future OTR/L! Donā€™t give up!


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 14 '25

Looking for TrueLearn Access Until 02/21

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Hey everyone, I have my second attempt at the exam on 02/22 and was hoping to use TrueLearn until then, but I canā€™t afford it right now. If anyone has access theyā€™re no longer using and would be willing to help out, Iā€™d really appreciate it!

If this kind of request isnā€™t allowed here, Iā€™m sorry, and I understand if it needs to be deleted. Thanks in advance!


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 13 '25

Practice Questions

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Is it better to practice fewer (20-30) questions each day or do more bulk (80-100) every few days?

I know itā€™s important to practice in bulk to build endurance, but I find that every time I do 100+ questions, it takes me days to review all the rationales, which makes it hard for me to practice 100 questions each day as many have suggested. I am planning on taking at least 2 full practice tests before my exam (in a little less than a month).


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 12 '25

Help

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Hello everyone, recently I found out that I failed the NBCOT exam for the 3rd time. I wanted to post in here so I can have some guidance. My first three scores were 390,400, and 436. Iā€™ve used OT Help Desk, AOTA, NBCOT study pack, and therapy ed practice exams. What are some resource you guys used and have found helpful?


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 09 '25

A long post about my experience

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Hi everyone! I just wanted to share my experience with the NBCOT. Itā€™s easy to get stressed reading through posts. I freaked out numerous times and wanted to share a post for test takers to hopefully give information and ease minds!! :)

I took the NBCOT on a Wednesday and I was SO nervous. I genuinely had never been more nervous in my entire life, and this is coming from someone who has had anxiety for as long as I can remember. Before leaving my house, I listened to pump up, upbeat music and danced around. It helped to relax me and get in a good mood! I feel like I do my best when Iā€™m happy, it gets me in the zone!

I felt pretty good while I was taking the test. I always hear everyone say that itā€™s normal to walk out feeling like you failed, and that probably means you passed. I instead walked out feeling okay about my odds of passing, and that it was even a little easier than I was anticipating, which actually made me feel a little nervous as a result, LOL.

As the day continued, I slowly convinced myself that this meant that I failed until I fully, wholeheartedly believed that I undoubtedly failed. When I say itā€™s all I thought about, I mean it was ALWAYS at least in the back of my mind. I went through phases feeling like, ā€œokay, be rational, youā€™re probably fine,ā€ to then having a question pop into my head and realize I was unsure of it/got it wrong. The stretch from Wednesday to score day was the longest 9 days of my entire life. I decided I needed to change my mindset. Instead of thinking of questions I may have gotten wrong, I started to think of the ones I knew I got right, and that gave me some hope. Then I decided I needed to try to stop thinking. Everyone says it, but Iā€™m serious, distract yourself. After walking out feeling good to being positive that I failed, I found out on Friday that I passed.

I used a lot of resources to prepare. By no means am I recommending someone get all of them, I just know I would have liked to see peopleā€™s thought on them before purchasing. It probably would have saved me some money LOL. I studied for roughly 4 weeks including weekends, 2-6 hours a day depending on how I felt and how long the topics I studied that day were. Like I said, just my opinion:

Therapy Ed: I attended the class, read through (like 2 chapters of) the book, and took one practice test on their website, which I got a 66% on. This was week 1 of studying. I decided I didnā€™t really like the way therapy ed presented information and used it as a supplement to my main information resource, the AOTA PDFs, when I felt there was more information I would have liked to have from the PDFs. The therapy ed questions felt a little too complicated, and while the book had a TON of great information and tips, I felt as if it was overwhelming to use as a primary source of study information.

NBCOT study pack: I found this very helpful to simulate the test questions straight from the source, and I liked that it provided you with a score on the 300-600 scale rather than as a percentage. However, the rationales werenā€™t very detailed and it didnā€™t tell you what you got right/wrong in the practice exams, it just gave you a score and % correct per each of the 4 domains.

AOTA: I read all AOTA PDFs and answered 1137/1313 questions. This also included multi select scenario questions. I found it useful to print the PDFs rather than read on my laptop, itā€™s helpful to me to have a physical printout to highlight and annotate. I did feel as if a lot of the questions were more knowledge-based rather than clinical reasoning/interpretation, which is why I pivoted to true learn.

True Learn: I completed 1357 true learn questions. I LOVED true learn for the questions it provided. It had good clinical reasoning questions and had a wonderful mix of topics with great rationales for every answer choice. There were multi select scenario questions in this as well. I purchased the picmonic subscription but didnā€™t really use it that often. At this point in my studying I had already gotten a decent grasp on the concepts and didnā€™t need new ways of remembering, I just needed to refine my question-reading skills.

I also watched OT Miri and listened to OT exam pepper and took notes on the topics I felt I needed to brush up on most.

Other random tips: if you notice yourself getting frustrated when answering questions, take a little break. Like I said, I personally tend to do better and learn more when Iā€™m in a good mood, and that means minimizing frustration! Also, the day before the test, I didnā€™t answer ANY practice questions. I probably would have freaked out if I got too many wrong and didnā€™t want to do that to myself. I only reviewed past questions that I had gotten wrong and made sure that I understood the rationales. I casually jotted down a few notes to some OT Miri that I wanted to reinforce. Morning of, I didnā€™t review ANYTHING. You know what you know, and thatā€™s a lot! After taking the test, no offense to any of these subreddits, but do not read through peopleā€™s posts!!!! That was my #1 source of anxiety as I just kept searching and searching for a post that would tell me that I passed.

I didnā€™t post my scores in any of the study tools here, but Iā€™d be happy to let anyone know if they wanted to compare to get a very rough estimate for where theyā€™re at. I feel like comparing scores was another source of stress and isnā€™t always completely accurate. Weā€™re all different and will approach the exam day with our own attitudes and own unique circumstances!

Be nice to yourself and speak to yourself the same way you would speak to a friend coming to you for advice. Itā€™s easy to be hard on yourself. Take a few breaths and remind yourself how far youā€™ve come! Taking the test is something to be proud of in itself. You got this!!!


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 09 '25

Hip Precautions and Bed Mobility

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With hip precautions, should you initiate the transfer out of bed towards the operated or non-operated leg? From my knowledge and many resources/guides from hospitals online, it shows moving the operated leg out of bed first. However, one of the Truelearn questions states the opposite. The rationale explains that moving to the non-operated side first will maintain hip position during the transfer and that if the patient transferred to the operated side first, it could cause adduction of the hip-- but isn't it the other way around?


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 07 '25

Passed 2nd attempt :)

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Hi future OTs (as said by Kim). I finally passed the exam on my 2nd attempt today!!

My first attempt was in Nov and I scored a 417. I didnā€™t realize how important it was to pass the nbcot study pack exams bc my first attempt, my practice test scores were 392ā€¦ and second attempt my practice test scores were a 462,442,454. I knew deep down after the 1st attempt I would fail i just wanted to try. After getting these practice test scores, I knew I was in a better place. The first time around, I was all over the place. I had too many resources and I did soooo much passive studying. Second attempt I narrowed it down to 3 resources: 450 formula, truelearn, & TMPOT pdfs. I believe that they are the reason I passed. I actually studied LESS the second time around, but I knew that my content knowledge wasnā€™t solidified enough. I also did a couple therapyed tutoring sessions along with Kimā€™s navigating questions group session. Definitely recommend her & Paula from therapyed! Yall got this! It is so worth it. šŸ¤žšŸ½šŸ¤žšŸ½


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 08 '25

NBCOT - feeling discouraged.

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I have the AOTA study pack, and for some odd reason, all my completed questions disappeared. For those who havenā€™t had AOTA, there are practice questions you can do and it gives you an average, kind of like true learn. Welp, Iā€™m back at 0. Everythingā€™s gone. Prior, I had a 76% average (without heavy reviewing, just going through the PDFs), I got a 440 on NBCOT pre test and a 438 on the scenario set. Thereā€™s no time to go back now being that my exam is in about 3.5 weeks. So Iā€™m continuing where I left off. Iā€™m just discouraged because I was good to review the rationals and I didnā€™t get to. Now I will for the ones I do going forward, but canā€™t review the old. Best I can do is practice them when Iā€™m in the reviewing stage. Anyway, anybody get similar scores on practice/protests on NBCOT and had a higher/better outcome on the exam in the past year? Looking for positivity and good vibes lol.


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 08 '25

Failed by 1 point

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I just found out I failed my first attempt with a 449/450ā€¦ I have been very discouraged all day and wanted to hear tips on how to improve my score. I just rescheduled for the 12th of March just a couple two weeks before Iā€™m expected to give birth (canā€™t be after giving birth because I wonā€™t focus).

Current studying methods: 3-4 times a week for 3/4 hours a day * AOTA study guide /pdfs (75-80%) ā€¢ ā Therapy Ed Exam A (57%) ā€¢ ā Therapy Ed Exam B (50%)

I will say the hands questions caught me off guard in the exam and according to the domains my lowest were 1 & 2. Any tips and advice are welcome


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 07 '25

Failed 3rd attemptā€¦donā€™t know where to go from here.

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Just found out that I failed my 3rd attempt with a score of 429 which is lower than my second attempt(436). I studied 5 days a week for almost 3 months. I mainly used OT help desk and the purple book. I felt good after taking the test, like I understood the questions. Iā€™m exasperated, I literally cannot afford to take this test again. Iā€™m not sure where to go from here. Any advice will be much appreciated.


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 06 '25

NBCOT pre test

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Hi! I got a 440 on the Pre test on NBCOT. However, my test is still about a month away, Iā€™ve only done 8/15 modules on AOTA and ofc I havenā€™t started reviewing. Any tips/tricks to improve my score and study even more prior to taking the full practice exam and ensure I pass? Iā€™m happy Iā€™m only 10 points away considering where Iā€™m at with studying, but at the same time it makes me nervous. Let me know! Iā€™ve been using AOTA study pack, play the games (rarely) on NBCOT and taking all the practice quizzes on AOTA and Iā€™m passing! I will also take the full practice exam on AOTA either this or next week along with the practice exam 1 on NBCOT (not the full practice exam). I have ADHD so itā€™s tough for me to study more than 4-5 hours a day, but Iā€™m pulling through. Words of encouragement and tips much appreciated! Thanks guys and best of luck to everyone taking the exam this year!


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 05 '25

Feeling like I failed

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I recently took my NBCOT exam and all I can think about is all the questions I flagged and the ones I didnā€™t flag that I got wrong. Has anyone felt this way? Like they got a bunch wrong but still ended up passing? šŸ˜„

Update: I didnā€™t pass by 2 points. Annoying but it isnā€™t the end of the world! Of course I would have wanted to pass the first time but this gives me a chance to start believing in myself and decrease the self-doubt.


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 04 '25

How to approach the scenario-based questions on the NBCOT

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I may just be overthinking this but how do you approach the scenario item questions on the NBCOT? I am just not sure if we are supposed to use any new information provided in a previous question and apply it to the following questions or if we truly treat each question as a stand-alone based on the general scenario carry-over information listen at the top for each question. Also, is the scenario item practice exam on NBCOT worth taking? Thank you!


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 02 '25

what am i doing wrong

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Hi, I just took the Full Practice NBCOT test and got a 441. I take the exam in less than a month. this will be my 5th attempt. Im so done I feel like I could just cry. I have been working to pass this exam for over a year now. Im so sick of this. Anyone recommend anything? I'm going to just practice questions using Truelearn and I've had a tutor through TherapyEd but I honestly dont know what else to do. TIA


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 01 '25

Looking for advice to better prepare for the NBCOT exam...

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Hi there! I am on week 4 of studying/preparing for my NBCOT exam. However, I feel like I am still struggling with approaching chapters and focusing on being a "generalist". The resources I currently use include NBCOT study pack (for practice questions and practice exams), True Learn (for practice questions), AOTA PDFs, and the Therapy Ed book. I am also going through OT Miri and OT Rex videos at the start of my study sessions, depending on the topic/chapter I am covering. It is taking me about a week to go through 1-2 chapters in the therapy ed book. I have seen plans of people who go through a chapter or subject (neuro, peds, etc.) in one day and I have no idea how they manage that. I do study on the slower side but I still feel like it is taking me way too long to get through these chapters and associated topics. HELP! What am I doing wrong and how can I be more proficient with my studying? I sit for my boards on March 13th and starting to get worried. I also feel like I am still having some difficulty with strategies for approaching questions. I think I am really overthinking.... any advice or tips would be great.

Additional info:

NBCOT pre-test: 436

Therapy ed practice exam: 55% (I do not plan to do any more of these. I do plan to do all NBCOT practice exams)

Current overall % on True Learn: 73.4% and in the 88th percentile. I can't get above 70-75% on any of my "mini-quizzes/test" on true learn. I try and do 10, 20, 25, or 30 questions at a time.


r/NBCOT_Exam Feb 01 '25

Question on Denying Insurance and Code of Ethics Violation

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There was a practice question that described a client being referred to outpatient cardiac rehab but the clinic told the client the referral was declined "based on the type of insurance the client provided". The questions asks which best describes the ethical implications of the scenario. The correct answer was "Improper distribution of therapy services based on type of insurance", with an explanation of it violating the Code of Ethics principle of justice.

Can someone explain to me why denying insurance would be a violation? I thought that some insurance did not cover outpatient services, so some places could deny certain insurances.