When I graduated from PT school and had to study for the boards, the only decision I had to make was which review book to purchase. In recent years, however, several companies have sprung up to guide NPTE-takers through the process of passing the boards. They offer interactive material and practice exams that help prepare students in a more interactive manner. This has become increasingly important as national passing rates have dropped in recent years.
One company that has caught my eye recently is Typical PT. The company graciously allowed me access to their program as if I’m really studying for the boards and I’ve been impressed with their platform. Here are some of its key features:
- Three Full-Length NPTE Mock Exams: These allow you to simulate the actual exam experience and are tailored to the new 2024 NPTE
- Qbank With 500+ Scenario-Based Questions: Over 500 challenging, scenario-based practice questions designed for the 2024 NPTE
- Create Custom Exams: Customize exams based on Body System, Category, and Difficulty Level to target specific areas of need
- Advanced Analytics: Monitor your performance and compare your progress with others to identify areas for improvement
- Mobile & iPad Access: Practice anytime, anywhere on desktop, mobile, or tablet
- Spaced Repetition/Adaptive Learning: Focus on areas needing improvement by revisiting challenging questions until you mastery them
- Daily Practice Quizzes: Daily quizzes to ensure readiness for all NPTE topics
- Notes: Utilize the integrated notepad during practice sessions to reinforce learning
One of the most important aspects of preparing for the boards is taking practice tests to get used to the questions, which should be easy to do with Typical PT’s bank of over 500 questions covering every possible subject. You can also create test-like conditions by doing timed practice sessions, and there are detailed explanations at the end to help you learn the content when you’re done. And if you’re struggling with cardiopulm as I once did, you can even ask the program to design a test for you based on your strengths and weaknesses.
The daily quizzes can also help you do a bit each day, which is something I recommend starting before you even fully begin your boards prep. And instead of just randomly taking test questions, Typical PT tracks your performance so you can see which areas you’re acing and which subjects need more of your attention.
Although I’m glad I’ll never have to take the boards again, I wish I could redo my boring studying experience from years ago by participating in something more exciting and hands on. When it’s time for you to study for the boards, remember to check in with Typical PT!
