NBCOT passing rates

[bebob]

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When checking out school information, what passing rates are considered acceptable to you? 60% (for the first-time test takers)? 70%? At least 80%? Doesn't matter?

 

[mlc54]

Personally, I think the passing rates should be pretty high (in the 80%-90%+ range) for first-time test takers. If the program that you graduated from doesn't think that you'll do well on the exam within the first 2 attempts, then they probably shouldn't let you graduate from that program. Plus, their passing rate is a reflection on their program, so they WANT a high passing rate!

That's just my opinion though; that was definitely a factor for me when deciding where to apply to and where I eventually accepted to go. It gave me an indication of how well prepared students from different programs were for the exam.

 

[OTK]

I agree with mlc54 - I think anything above 80% is generally a good indicator of a stronger program. When the US News ranks schools (http://grad-schools.usnews.rankings...-health-schools/occupational-therapy-rankings), I believe that it is definitely a high priority for them. That being said, it definitely wasn't the only factor I looked at during the application/decision process!

 

[bebob]

I heard 2009 is the year when the exam format was changed and the passing rates in general were low. The problem for me is that some schools put 2009-2011 stat on their sites but others use 2010-2012 stat.

 

[OTdream]

I think if you see a score in the 60s for several years on a row it probably isn't a good sign. I agree that 80% should be the minimum to consider a program but that's my opinion. For example I didn't apply to York cuny bc their scores have been low 70-60.