Practice Practice Questions 10,000+ questions with detailed rationales Tests & Quizzes Simulate the real NBCOT® exam experience Pacing Lab Find where question time is getting lost
Learning Lessons On-screen lessons, visuals, and videos AI Textbook Interactive explanations built for NBCOT prep Podcasts Audio review for studying on the go Flashcards Fast recall practice by domain
Guidance Private Tutoring 1-on-1 virtual sessions with qualified OTs Study Plan Weekly lessons, practice, and review blocks Support & Success Get help staying on track through exam prep
Momentum Progress & Analytics Track performance, weak spots, and growth Rewards & Gift Boxes Earn points and unlock real rewards All Features See every OT Bestie study tool in one place
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Pacing Lab builds timing and stamina before test day.

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Clinical reasoning practice Neurorehab

A 7-year-old with mild hypotonicity from cerebral palsy leans on both arms while writing, causing illegible work. Which seat would BEST support at-desk writing?

Adaptive chair with adjustable lateral support
Adjustable sit-to-stand chair with a chest strap
Standard desk chair with inflatable disc cushion
Adaptive Finds weak spots as you practice.
Passing range Keeps the 450+ target visible.
NBCOT® style Clinical reasoning format.
Students joining from OT programs nationwide
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Texas Woman's University Eastern Michigan University Northern Arizona University Seton Hall University Saginaw Valley State University Virginia Community College System Gwynedd Mercy University Pima Medical Institute Russell Sage College Springfield College Western University American International College
Alvernia University Clarkson University Columbia University Irving Medical Center Governors State University Lander University Le Moyne College LaGuardia Community College Sacred Heart University Montclair State University CBD College Milligan University Stanbridge University Trident Technical College
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Quinnipiac University MCPHS State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Thomas Jefferson University University of the Pacific University of Nebraska Medical Center University of Puerto Rico Utica University University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Washington University in St. Louis

Practice, review, and know what to do next.

Practice engine

Practice with clear rationales.

Each answer choice shows why it is right, wrong, or not the best next move.

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Short
YouTube Shorts

Fast concept refreshers.

Quick video review before practice.

Pacing report

See where time goes.

Find the step that slows you down.

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Domain analytics

Spot weak domains fast.
OT Index 2026 ranking

Ranked #1 third-party NBCOT prep.

OT Index ranked OT Bestie #2 overall, behind official NBCOT tools.

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NBCOT study plan

The NBCOT study plan that you've been waiting for.

Turn your available time into a clear study schedule.

Explore the study plan Pair it with pacing
Today's prioritywhat to finish before adding more questions
Rationale loopmissed answers feed the next review block
Pacing checktime pressure changes what comes next
July 2026 Weekly plan from your calendar
Today: Jul 6
Week 1
5 42m
LessonFoundation baseline12m
PracticeMixed warm-up30m
6 55m
Answer reviewMissed stroke rationales15m
LessonOrthostasis after stroke10m
PracticeAcute care decisions30m
7 48m
Recall practiceDysphagia scope8m
LessonFeeding safety10m
PracticeFeeding cases30m
8 45m
VideoClinical reasoning lab15m
PracticeNeuro intervention30m
9 50m
LessonAdaptive equipment10m
PodcastDocumentation review10m
PracticeHome safety cases30m
10 60m
Answer reviewCumulative rationales15m
PracticeMixed weak areas45m
11 2h 5m
TestWeekly 100-question checkpoint2h 5m
Next best block Finish today's rationales before the next practice set.

Rewards program

Earn rewards as you study.

Earn points toward gift cards and study boxes.

Study loop Every focused block moves you toward a reward.
640 points banked
01

Practice

Answer questions and earn points.

02

Test

Timed tests and quizzes add more.

03

Learn

Finish lessons for extra points.

04

Redeem

Trade points for rewards.

Question sets +120
Lessons +80
Tests +160
Reward choices Pick a gift card, a study box, or both.
260 pts to next reward
Next reward 640

points saved toward a 900 pt reward.

640 pts900 pts goal
How points add up
Practice block+120 pts
Timed quiz+160 pts
Lesson complete+80 pts
Recovery reward box
Starbucks + Recovery Box
Progress reward box
Amazon + Progress Box
Motivation reward box
Target + Motivation Box

Private tutoring when you need more support.

Bring your progress, missed-question patterns, and test date to a live OT tutor who can help you decide what to work on next.

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Nicola Davidson OTR/L NBCOT® tutor Live 1:1
Tutoring approach

Targeted 1:1 sessions that connect to your study plan.

Use tutoring to unpack confusing rationales, practice clinical reasoning out loud, and turn weak domains into specific lessons, question sets, and review blocks for the week ahead.

Progress handoff Bring the pattern into the session.
Ready to review
Missed rationales74%
Timed test pressure66%
Study plan follow-through82%
Next focus Clinical reasoning, answer selection, and a clear plan for the week ahead.

Find the real pattern

Separate content gaps from pacing, wording, confidence, and answer-selection habits.

Practice the decision

Talk through cases, first actions, safety priorities, and why tempting answers are wrong.

Leave with next steps

Turn the session into a focused homework plan with practice, review, and follow-up priorities.

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Impact in motion

How learners benefit with OT Bestie

Score lift, time saved, and confidence at a glance.

+34% average score lift 2.5 hours saved weekly 92% feel exam-ready

Weekly gains

+34%

Average lift after 5 weeks.

NBCOT® blueprint

Time reclaimed

2.5 hrs

Saved weekly with focus.

Adaptive study

Confidence to test

92%

Feel ready after steady use.

Exam readiness

Inside the dashboard

Tools for focused NBCOT® prep.

The core tools, all in one dashboard.

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Core prep

Practice questions

NBCOT®-style questions with rationales.

Practice questions
Focused sets

Tests and quizzes

Timed tests, quizzes, and targeted sets.

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Live support

Tutoring and progress

Use reports to guide tutoring.

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Lessons

Lessons, videos, and podcasts for review.

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