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by Sharon Schneider
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Good Info
Three months to study? A week before passing the Cottrell tests? I am screwed. Thanks.
Very helpful- I have taken the exam and I failed - not by much but still not passed and I need a different strategy to pass the next time. I've been practicing for 10 years and also I qualified in the UK. I shall order the Rita and nbcot exam study guide thanks.so did those 2 books help you pass?
I studied for 3 weeks intensively, mainly using the Cottrell book. Got about 60% on each practice test which raised my anxiety significantly... Until spent the money to take the official online practice test through NBCOT. Passed that a couple days before I took the real thing. Passed the official exam no problem.
I guess I'm the only one who didn't like the Cottrell book. I thought it was really so-so. I bought the nbcotexam study guide and found it kinda overwhelming with info (I guess in a good way). I stess going over that guide (and the practice test) but also your notes from School, you did take notes right?
I bought the nbcotexam com guide too.. lots of stuff to know, so I guess I didn't take good notes! :)
This information is largely outdated as entry level OT is a masters degree. Also, the test has changed as of January 2009, thus the test is no longer just multiple choice. While the amount of time is applicable in studying and preparing for the test, the test itself has changed as well as the demands of education. Perhaps, this post needs updating from someone who has taken the test in 2009 or completely deleted.
Yes, the test has changed but what you should know has not. The new Cottrell book is updated, the 2009 practice tests on NBCOT org are new and the NBCOTexam com study guide is like notes from school, so that hasn't changed. Keep plugging along!! Good luck to all...
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