Pass the OT Student Success Report (Jan 2026)
We’re proud to share our most recent student success results — and the numbers speak for themselves.
Data Source: Based on 267 survey responses from 2,661 invited OT and OTA students in the 01 Jan 2025 – 31 Jan 2026 cohort. OT respondents: 206 (91 first-time, 115 repeat); OTA respondents: 61 (34 first-time, 27 repeat).
Results are self-reported by both repeat and first-time test takers after completing their NBCOT® exam.
Pass Rates
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Overall Pass Rate: 86.61%
First-Time Test Takers: 88.85% passed
Score Increase Results
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Repeat Test Takers: 84.5% passed after improving their scores by an average of 21.25 points
Average Student Ratings of Prep Programs for the NBCOT® Exam
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Students gave Pass the OT outstanding satisfaction scores:
9.06/10 — Repeat Test Takers
8.67/10 — First-Time Test Takers
Pass the OT Feature Ratings by Students
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When compared to other NBCOT® prep programs, Pass the OT ranked #1 overall, earning the highest ratings for:
- Private Tutoring
- Support
- Recorded Group Calls
- Assessment Tests and Final Exams
Average Passing Scores by Program Type and Test Attempt
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With average passing scores above 464 for all students, Pass the OT members demonstrate consistent exam readiness whether taking the NBCOT® for the first time or returning for a higher score.
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Our Mission
View the complete data sets and full PDF report showing separate outcomes for first-time and repeat test takers, including pass rates, satisfaction scores, and average score improvements.