The Basics of Preparing for the BOC Exam

While prep for the Board of Certification exam should happen consistently throughout the year, early spring is a time to kick it into high gear as most students take the exam in the March/April exam period. Preparing for the BOC can be a daunting task for athletic training students, but with support, a passing score isn’t difficult to achieve.

You can prepare for the BOC exam with a variety of approaches, and every group of students will react differently. We’ve listed some steps you can take to help you prepare for the BOC exam. All these best practices work for any kind of student in any setting taking an important exam.

Start with Foundational Study Skills

Study skills are key to success on any test or exam, including standardized tests. However, many students don’t learn these skills until after a lot of trial and error, and they’re only seen as a means to an end. Creating these habits will not only help you succeed on the BOC exam but also in college, careers, and life in general.

By developing study skills, you are taking ownership — ownership of your successes, your failures, your time, and your learning. Students who understand they can earn a return on investment from studying define themselves as good students. Motivated, or believing that there will be a result…