Gift card$10
Gift cards
Starbucks reward
A practical study-session treat for students who want a small win between longer review blocks.
Rewards program
Study consistently. Earn gift cards and curated boxes.
OT Bestie turns practice, quizzes, lessons, and review momentum into points you can redeem for gift cards and curated boxes that keep the NBCOT® prep grind going.
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This week
71%
Example progress toward the next redeemable reward.
Recent point activity
Practice questions+120
Timed quiz+160
Lesson complete+80
Gift card$10
Gift card$10
Gift card$10
PointsEarn as you practice, test, learn, and review.
ChoicesRedeem for gift cards, boxes, or limited drops.
MomentumMake the next study block feel worth finishing.
Reward choices
Gift cards for quick wins. Curated boxes for more curation.
Students can work toward reward options that match the moment: a coffee break, a study reset, or a more curated physical reminder that progress is happening.
Gift card$10
Gift cards
Amazon reward
Flexible redemption energy for supplies, snacks, or the small things that make study weeks easier.
Gift card$10
Gift cards
Target reward
A familiar everyday reward for students who want their points to feel useful right away.
Gift boxes
Recovery Box
Self-care items built for the part of prep where rest, reset, and recovery actually matter.
Gift boxes
Progress Box
A milestone box for students building question stamina, confidence, and follow-through.
Gift boxes
Motivation Box
A higher-momentum reward for consistency, domain progress, and students pushing through the final stretch.
Research-backed motivation
Well-timed rewards can improve effort, persistence, and outcomes.
Rewards are not a shortcut around studying. The point is to make the right study behaviors more immediate, visible, and worth repeating while the long-term exam payoff still feels far away.
Higher-ed students studied
A 2024 meta-analysis of 18 randomized trials found performance-based incentives increased credits earned and improved GPA and single-subject exam scores.
View meta-analysisEquivalent learning lift
NBER summarized experiments with almost 7,000 students across 30+ schools where immediate rewards improved test performance by 0.12 to 0.20 standard deviations.
Read NBER digestBetter behavior-change odds
A PLOS ONE systematic review found incentive interventions outperformed usual care or no intervention across combined health behavior outcomes.
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Why it works
Rewards make invisible effort feel concrete.
Board prep can feel like a long stretch of answering questions alone. The rewards system gives students another reason to finish the set, review the rationale, and come back tomorrow.
Practice creates visible momentum.
Milestones feel worth celebrating.
Consistency gets reinforced.
Built into studying
The rewards loop supports the habits students need anyway.
Students do not earn rewards by leaving the study workflow. They earn them by doing the core actions that help with exam prep: practice, review, learn, and keep going.
Question sets
Every focused practice block can contribute to the point balance and keep daily work visible.
Tests and quizzes
Timed work feels more purposeful when students can see points build after concentrated effort.
Lessons and review
Content cleanup and rationale review count, so progress is not limited to raw question volume.
Streak energy
Momentum matters. Reward progress gives students a reason to protect their study rhythm.
Real redemption
Points can become something tangible, from familiar gift cards to curated OT Bestie boxes.
Fresh drops
The lineup can include surprise extras, seasonal treats, and new options as rewards evolve.
How it works
A simple path from study action to reward redemption.
The point system is designed to keep the next meaningful study action obvious, not add another complicated dashboard to manage.
01
Create your OT Bestie account.
Start from the same account used for practice questions, quizzes, lessons, progress tools, and study support.
- No separate rewards-only setup.
- Rewards stay connected to actual study activity.
- Students can begin earning from normal prep actions.
02
Study inside the platform.
Practice questions, tests, quizzes, lessons, and review workflows move students toward the next reward.
- Answer questions and review rationales.
- Use timed work when pacing needs attention.
- Complete lessons when content needs cleanup.
03
Watch points turn into options.
The reward balance gives students a clear target so the next study block feels connected to something specific.
- Track progress toward the next redemption.
- Choose quick wins or larger milestone rewards.
- Keep motivation tied to consistent behavior.
04
Redeem and keep moving.
Use points for gift cards, boxes, or available reward drops, then return to the next study target.
- Gift cards for flexible everyday rewards.
- Gift boxes for bigger, more memorable milestones.
- Reward moments that reinforce follow-through.
Ready to earn rewards while you prep?
Create an OT Bestie account and start building points from the study work you already need to do.
Questions
Rewards FAQ.
What can I redeem points for?
Reward options can include gift cards, curated OT Bestie boxes, and occasional surprise drops. Availability can change as new rewards are added.
Do gift cards count as real rewards?
Yes. OT Bestie offers familiar gift card options alongside physical reward boxes so students can choose the reward style that fits them.
How do I start earning?
Use the Start Earning button to create an account. Once inside OT Bestie, normal study activity can contribute toward reward progress.
Are rewards a replacement for studying?
No. Rewards are there to reinforce the study behaviors that already matter: practice, review, lessons, pacing, and consistency.