How long did it take for your license to be approved? It’s been 5 weeks now and I have a job that’s pending till my license is active. I keep getting the same email response “your background check is still in review”. Do I need to make a phone call or an in person visit to get this ball rolling? Any advice is appreciated.
Hi all, my results come out tomorrow morning and wanted to know if there was a difference of passing scores getting their scores earlier, or do all scores come out the same time? I’m on the East coast and I noticed some people saying they passed as early as 6 am eastern time. But I failed before and didn’t know until about 7 am. So do they come out at different times depending on whether you passed or not? Thanks!
hi everyone,
I’ve been trying to pass this exam for two years and unfortunately gave up last year. it feels like this massive failure in my life and I’m ADHD and soooo avoidant. I avoid anything that makes me feel like a failure. I haven’t studied in a year, and am constantly reminded (I hate my job) how I could be making more money, have a better relationship with my parents, and not struggling mentally and financially. I am at a bad place. I’m not posting for sympathy, but for advice on how to get out of this rut and begin to try again. I also think I need an in person tutor to hold me accountable, if anyone knows any in NYC. thank you so much.
hi everyone,
I failed my board exam a couple weeks ago And am planning on taking it again in the next 6 weeks. what study materials and/or resources did you all use to pass your boards? I used therapy ed, OTMiri, NBCOT study pack and true learn to prepare. Thank you!
Has anyone developed any physical symptoms due to studying for this exam? I mean the stress has really taken over my body and given me TMJ, chronic migraines, stomach issues, physical/mental exhaustion, etc. Please tell me that I'm not alone.
After studying for the NBCOT for longer than I'd care to think about, I don't have much faith in being able to remember all of this content. For anyone who has passed the exam, did you remember everything you studied, or did you have a brain dump? I'm just so mentally fatigued.
I won’t lie, I took my second attempt today and I do not feel good about it at all. This time around I didn’t change my answers and finished with 2 minutes to spare but the questions just overall felt extremely difficult. I feel like I studied enough and made 450 formula my best friend for the past month but I walked out of there with no confidence at all. I’m mentally preparing to register for a third attempt but stranger things have happened. Stay tuned..
ive already paid for NBCOT and AOTA study pack but I failed my first attempt. I now have 450 formula videos. Do I need truelearn? Is it really worth it? Trying to make sure pass the second time
My score was a 420 which is not terribly far from a passing score of 450. I did all the things- tutoring (through pass the ot), reviewing the content, and taking practice tests. I used 450 formula, nbcot study pack, pass the ot, and ot bestie (even though I barely used ot bestie). My big question is how do I raise my score? And what do I do now? Thanks for reading. Any encouragement would be much appreciated.
Hey all, I'm scheduled to take my exam in just a few days now. Here are my stats:
NBCOT Study Pack
Pre-Test: 473
Practice Test 1: 473
Scenario Item Practice Test: 463
Full Practice Exam: 465
TrueLearn overall average (completed all questions): 72.2%
Any advice/words of wisdom?
I failed my third attempt! I’m on the verge of giving up. It has been a year since I graduated and somehow I’m still struggling to pass. I used True Learn, COTA book, NBCOT Package in the past. Can someone point me to the right direction:(
Once we pass the exam and we are ready to spread our wings, what's more important to you when accepting a job...the pay or a flexible schedule?
I passed with a 476 on my first attempt! Literally thought I failed walking out of the test center because I had to rush the last 10 questions
If it's helpful for anyone, these were my practice test scores:
NBCOT practice exam (not full length one): 488
OT Bestie 180 Exam: 484
Full Length NBCOT Practice exam: 465
NBCOT Pretest: 495
I used NBCOT study pack, OT Bestie, and AOTA along with videos on Youtube here and there
I am sick of this exam I have been studying for a year my actual exam attempt
preparing for my second attempt. I have NBCOT and AOTA study pack, i can't afford any more materials. Are there any free resources or materials that helped you pass? I did use OT Miri and OT Over Easy on Youtube.