Frequently Asked Questions
In all of our sessions you will learn simple, effective strategies for enhancing your success on the exam. The strategies and techniques taught are the same and you can ask individual questions. Consider your budget: Private sessions will give you one-hour with a mentor starting at $120. Group sessions will give you one hour with a mentor starting at $19. Consider your comfort: Private sessions are just you and your mentor. Group sessions are an intimate number of students. Consider your pace: Private sessions, you can select a tutor based on your pace. All group sessions are moderate paced.
Students can sign up at anytime and will have immediate access to all exams.
TMPOT takes pride in giving you accurate information. We ONLY use the most recent editions of academic and OT practice textbooks and journals.
It varies. Some group members are not able to make every call. Groups are kept at a manageable number to ensure each student receives individual attention.
Group sessions are NOT recorded. We take pride in students’ privacy as we sometimes share intimate feelings and experiences. Private sessions can be recorded, by request.
Group calls are held over a video conference line with the option to call in by telephone. Private Mentorship calls are held over video conference as well.
Refunds cannot be issued once a our intellectual property is accessed. Emergency situations will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis and a refund may be considered. Private sessions can be cancelled 48 hours prior to your session. Group sessions can be cancelled 24 hours prior to your session. Once TMPOT’s intellectual property (i.e. PDF’s, exams, course material) have been accessed or downloaded, no refund or partial refund may be granted. Refunds that are granted take 3-5 business days once issued.
You can cancel your private session or group session by going to the appointment confirmation email and clicking on cancel/reschedule. Private sessions will be refunded if you canceled 48 hours in advance.
You can book a single group session at anytime by clicking on monthly schedule.
We pride ourselves on being student-centered and ethical. Our founder, Kim, worked for other tutoring companies and realized affordable, student-centered tutoring was missing. She pioneered group tutoring and made a way for every student to receive the help they need and enter the field of Occupational Therapy.
There are no make-up sessions. Students can reschedule sessions up to 24 hours prior to their session by going to the session confirmation email and clicking reschedule or cancel.
Personalized preparation recommendations cannot be made until your unique strengths and weaknesses have been identified. Most students find a single session extremely beneficial and book additional sessions. We always suggest to start by booking 1 session. Your tutor will inform you if additional sessions are recommended.
Absolutely. Every session is interactive and students are encouraged to have a list of questions prepared. Do not expect your tutor to replace your professor. Tutors are here to help you understand the material and retain it longer, not to re-teach material from class. Also, once you are course member, you can email your mentors at any time for help or clarification on any topic.
Each session teaches you how to develop specific clinical thinking skills for breaking down questions and conceptualizing content. Tutors provide support in combating common test-taking challenges such as overthinking, assuming, and getting stuck between answers. You will walk away with simple, effective strategies to use as you prepare for the exam.
Study Groups focus on specific topics that students find most challenging. After studying a topic, we suggest joining an open discussion to clarify concepts. We discuss content and how to apply learned knowledge to practice questions.
Unfortunately not. There is no resource that can promise a passing NBCOT® exam score. We can guarantee that you will have the tools you need to increase your performance and confidence on the NBCOT® exam.
Yes. TMPOT offers our exam simulator platform that analyzes your knowledge and ability to effectively break down questions. Our quizzes are formatted to challenge you and teach you strategy simultaneously. We provide rationales, personalized tips and strategies, and a downloadable performance report to guide your studies. We also attempt to provide ‘exam like’ questions. 94.2% of students rated TMPOT’s questions as comparable to exam questions.
Once you have purchased the PDF’s, you will be directed to a page with download instructions. Click on the link from a computer or device that can save documents. The link will expire in 24 hours and you can only click on it twice. If you have clicked on the link and cannot find the PDF’s, search for TMPOT on your computer or go to your download folder.