hi everyone!

i have started this thread so that all of u who have taken the part 1 in july 2003 can post your scores once u get them and post any advice u can give to the rest of us who will be giving the boards in december or later, such as reference books, time spent etc.

i believe yah-e has a similar thread in the "dental" forum but i thought a similar one in "international dental" would help.

please do make the effort to post ur scores in either of the threads so it helps everyone.

I got my score and it is 87..

Can anyone tell what a score of 87 means i.e is it good or bad for admission specially in california.

hey parul,
where did you do your Dental programme in india?i am familiar with your name.

hi friends,
i got it....after a long waiting ,,,,
:clap: :clap: :clap:
i got 91!!!

i have posted same msg on the dental forum,but i dont think everyone will b looking at that....so i m posting it here also.
here is my scores..

Anatomical Sciences:90
Biochemistry/Physiology:85
Microbiology/Pathology:91
Dental Anatomy:97

Overall Average:91

Cumulative Study Hours:not strictly followed specific time table...but on avarage 5 hrs /day.(sunday off)

Recommended Studying Materials:dental decks,released examinations,kaplan's notes.

Most Difficult Section:biochemistry...i hate it:mad: (even my score show that :) )

Study DOs:
-i think if u go with decks & try to understand each & every line of it u wont have any problem.

-if u find any difficulty while preparing with papers try to get answer for that either from ur text books or on internet.

-kaplan note is also helpful as a review material.

Study DON'Ts:
-don't follo anybody blindly.
everyone has different ability & different style so better decide ur own way.

i think thats what i did.:)

i think we all have to post our part-1 scores in this thread only so one shd not have to go to all thread ,,,so pls do share ur score & experience here.

HI PRITI,
CONGRATULATIONS FOR SUCH A GOOD SCORE...
I M APPEARING FOR PART 1 IN DEC. CAN U TELL ME ,THAT DO I NEED TO REFER ANY OTHER BOOKS FOR THAT,APART FROM OLD PAPERS,DENTAL DECK,AND KAPLAN BOOK.

Amdoc,
I went to school in Patiala.

Parul

Hi Priti,
Congrats!!:clap: :clap: :clap:
Your score is very good.
I hope everything goes well as you wish.
As for me , I am still waiting and very worried.
Hoping I'll make it.

Again , GOOD LUCK :) :)

Originally posted by dr2th

I M APPEARING FOR PART 1 IN DEC. CAN U TELL ME ,THAT DO I NEED TO REFER ANY OTHER BOOKS FOR THAT,APART FROM OLD PAPERS,DENTAL DECK,AND KAPLAN BOOK.

NO. I just used decks & paper...and refered kaplan/search on net for explanation of some concepts.

thanks for appriciation.
priti.

Hi Guys,

I got my score yesterday and wish you all get good scores. Good luck.

Anatomical Sciences:87
Biochemistry/Physiology:89
Microbiology/Pathology:89
Dental Anatomy:94

Overall Average:90

Congratulations everyone!!!!

Hey dds fight, you are one of the few who score higher in dental anatomy. Most people take that subject for granted and study less for it, so scoring the lowest there. What was your study method for dental anatomy??

I got my result yesterday.Got 90%

Anatomical Sciences:91
Biochemistry/Physiology:88
Microbiology/Pathology:86
Dental Anatomy:96

best of luck to all those who are expecting their results and applying to schools..
pooja

I received my scores .

Anat/sci 80
bio/physio 76
micro/path 81
dent anat 88

Avg : 81

I am devastated.with these score i don't know if i could get accepted in an advanced progams.

please need advices.

thanks

Hi,

I got my results yesterday .
Got an 86%.
Hope everyone has got it.
Best of luck to all.

Hi everyone,
After a loooong wait,I got my result today.Overall average 90%.

Hope everyone gets the best result.

All the very best.

Originally posted by alino60
I received my scores .

Anat/sci 80
bio/physio 76
micro/path 81
dent anat 88

Avg : 81

I am devastated.with these score i don't know if i could get accepted in an advanced progams.

please need advices.

thanks

Devastated????
You passed with a score above 80!!!!!
Do you know how many people hope to get at least an 80??? At least I do.

Maybe you should apply to schools that don't have set a minimum part 1 score as a requirement, like NYU, UPenn, etc.

80 is about 20 th percentile - its ok/good for the dental student who is in Dental school - but competing for an AS spot its not very competitive. However, I am sure that some AS programs just want you to have passed the test - I know the AS student in my class only had an 81-83. I would say just apply, because I think AS spots are more luck than anything. Don't schools have to have an opening in the sophmore class before they consider AS students?

hey there,
I still haven't recieved my scores.....
Is there anyone like me still waiting for the results??:confused:
please let me know...( I stay in maryland)
thanks

Originally posted by lebelle
hey there,
I still haven't recieved my scores.....
Is there anyone like me still waiting for the results??:confused:
please let me know...( I stay in maryland)
thanks

Hi, I live in MD too...had got my score on monday!!! check yr post-office.
priti

hi ,
got my results yday after a long wait !!!!
average ; 91%
anatomy ;88
biochem ;89
patho micro;92
dental anatomy ;95

Anatomy:90

Bio/Physio:89

Path/Micro:94

Dental Anat:92
Average:91%

DrRob, meggs,
thanks for your reply, that is very nice of you.
I am just worried that a score of 81% will not be enough to compete for an AS spot.
I went to a dental society meeting here in the washington,dc area and talked to some dentists who advised me to just go ahead and start preparing for part2.
Do you think I have to repeat part1 to better my chances or just go and prepare part2?

DrRob, what school did you attend?

THANKS AGAIN,

alino60 :confused: :confused:

hi everyone!

thank u so much for posting in your scores. i have not been checking the posts on SDN for sometime and hence have'nt followed up until now.

poojagulaya....congrats on ur great dental anat scores and ur average is great too! :clap:

sadanand great DA scores too and great average. :clap:

could u both please post how u studied for DA and of course all the other subjects too.

alino60 please dont be discouraged. if u dont get accepted into NYU or anywhere else, u can always try again and u will definitely do better next time around. :clap:

mib 86 is good. parul congrats to u too. :clap:

priti, pearle and dentek2.... congrats on ur scores- great job. :clap:

i am posting guidelines/format from yah-e's thread :D so u all can post ur advice to the rest of us.....in advance, thank u for taking the time to post.



[Standard Format]

Anatomical Sciences:
Biochemistry/Physiology:
Microbiology/Pathology:
Dental Anatomy:

Overall Average:

Cumulative Study Hours:
Recommended Studying Materials:
Most Difficult Section:
Study DOs:
Study DON'Ts:


i am sure all of us really appreciate the time u put in to post here and help out others with your advice.

thanks everyone. :)

Marquette!

Part 2 can be taken anytime on the computer. Its probably a good idea to take it as soon as possible - You just need to pass. On average people score 2 - 4 points less than part 1. If I were you I would take part 2 ASAP (its a requirement for graduation at most schools and licensure) and contact the dental schools you wish to attend to see if you should retake the part 1. If you are not accepted this year - see about doing a residency (GPR, AEGD) and then reapply. Eventually you will get in somewhere. What about applying to yr. 1? If there are no AS spots, would/could you be considered for yr 1? Whats the big deal of 1 extra year in the long run if an american dds is truly your dream.

I am curious if you could be accepted for yr 1. I know at marquette before the curriculum changed AS students had to take complete dentures with the freshman and fixed pros (freshman) over the summer before sophmore year. Also, they were exempt from basic science courses covered on part 1 in the sophmore year.

Thanks DrRob,
don't the residency programs require a dds from a us or canadian school?
I will really go for that possibility.
Thanks again

hi priti,

Thanks for the reply....
did u mean ask ur post office? how do I do that ......I've been getting other mails though.
Which part of MD do u stay? I stay in gaither'sberg.
keep in touch

Originally posted by lebelle
hi priti,

Thanks for the reply....
did u mean ask ur post office? how do I do that ......I've been getting other mails though.
Which part of MD do u stay? I stay in gaither'sberg.
keep in touch
i m in hyattsville....near UMD....u can go to yr post office and tell abt scores u r waiting...i think they should be able to tell whether they haved rcvd anything from ada or not.
priti

still waiting for that advice everyone!! please do post in ur tips.

[Standard Format]

Anatomical Sciences:
Biochemistry/Physiology:
Microbiology/Pathology:
Dental Anatomy:

Overall Average:

Cumulative Study Hours:
Recommended Studying Materials:
Most Difficult Section:
Study DOs:
Study DON'Ts:


i am sure all of us really appreciate the time u put in to post here and help out others with your advice.

thanks everyone.

Anatomical Sciences: 90
Biochemistry/Physiology: 89
Microbiology/Pathology: 94
Dental Anatomy: 92

Overall Average: 91

Cumulative Study Hours:total of 4 months ,for the first 3 months,6 hr days with weekends off,and the last 1 month 10 hr days still with weekends off except for the last 2 weeks.but i can't say i followed this pattern like a machine,some days were good where i averaged these hrs or more, on bad days much less.but this was the study pattern more or less.
Recommended Studying Materials: i used all my old text books which u will be familiar with only if you are from india like Chaurasia for anatomy,harsh mohan for pathology,ananth narayan for micro etc.read wheeler for D.Anatomy.by this i donot mean i memorised eveything line by line,just read through once or twice.this was becoz i had lost touch with my basic sciences which i had learned almost 5 yrs back in my first yr of dental school.and i felt going through my old texts would be more familiar.if u r good in basic sciences there is no need to do this.i was just writing abt what i did.
then ofcourse 1998 Dental decks and ASDA Qtn papers.kaplan for references in biochem ,1 subject in which i was particularly weak.

Most Difficult Section:dental anatomy which i expected to be easy

Study DOs:learn dental decks atleast 4 times esp all the great info on the back.do all the ASDA papers.there r conflicting opinions rgding kaplan some say it is really good but i don't know becoz i didn't take the course,just had some notes a friend gave me.
Study DON'Ts:don't waste too much time with the theory part if you feel you are reasonably good in the subjects.i did that becoz i had lost touch completely and felt it would be good to have a strong base in the basic sciences.
Most important: keep a cool head on the day of the exam.

thank u so much dentek2 for posting ur advice.

congrats again on a great score and all the best with ur applications.

hey everyone!

please do post ur advice out here. it doesnt matter if u dint get the high score u expected ....at least u all took the exam and are through with it! do let us know what u learnt from the experience and post ur tips. thanks.

Anatomical Sciences:91
Biochemistry/Physiology:88
Microbiology/Pathology:86
Dental Anatomy:96

Overall Average:90

Cumulative Study Hours:four months..6 -8 hrs daily except weekends..last month 10 hrs daily including saturdays and few hrs on sundays too!!every one has varying pattern of stdying..follow whatever is best for you.

Recommended Studying Materials:dental decks are a boon..reprints and old theory text books..i found kaplan too confusing ..there is no flow between paragraphs in kaplan..

Most Difficult Section:biochem !give extra time for biochem it is always tough.compared to other subjects

Study DOs:dental decks 4 times before exams reprints 2 to 3 times and basic knowledge of theory from your old theory books..

Study DON'Ts:dont waste too much time on kaplan..i started with kaplan notes and wasted time doing theory rather than decks n reprints...
and last of all be positive!

thanks a lot for ur input pooja!:) and congrats again. all the best with ur applications.

Hi all!
Congratulations on your great results. I have just started studying for my NDB part1, I hope to take them in December. Is it possible to study and do well in 2 months. I know this is a very realtive question and it depends on an individuals ability to slog it out..but still humour me . I graduated from India, Bombay. I have started doing the decks and I think i can easily put in about 10 hours a day ..i dont have an option if i intend to take it in December. Is 2 months enough? help.I have all the study material you guys have mentioned. Would appreciate some advice !
Cheers!!:)

Hi mrinalini,
2 months is enough if you really put your mind to it.esp if you are in touch with the basic subjects.even otherwise it is ok.
Be thorough with the decks,read it atleast 4 times,use your theory texts for reference.and don't forget the ASDA Qtn papers.There were repeat Qtns from them in all the 4 subjects this july.
This is my humble advice but I am not an expert on NDB:)
Be confident and optimistic .I am sure sure you will make it, with top scores.
BEST OF LUCK......

hello dentek2,

congrats on ur great score.if u don't mind can u tell me u didi ur b.d.s from which college in india(cause the books u studied for part 1 sounded familiar to me and i also studied from same books)
thanks!!!!:)

hi smart dentist

could u post in your study tips in the format we have followed on this thread please? it would help those of us taking the test this december.

thanks!

anatomy-94
biochem-91
microbiology-93
dental anatomy-98
avg scores-94

cummulative study hours-
2 to 2and half months

study material-
dental decks,asda reprints.

most difficult section-
initially it was biochem ,but once i had studied it all subjects were equally difficult.
dental anatomy was really quite easy to study,but the exam was a whole different story.my scores do not reflect this but believe me the ppl who set the papers are not there to make anybodys life easier.......all of the sections were tough.

study dos-
wen u start it may take u time to get into the groove ,so dont get alarmed if u study for only 1 or 2 hrs.it takes a while for the momentum to build ,but wen it does be sure not to loose focus.
my husband was very supportive during the entire time.he wud give me mock exams on the weekends-he wud take print outs of the question papers and give me a fixed time limit to complete them.this way i did not waste weekends .
i studied the decks and the papers at least 3 times.

study donts-
well for me it is,that i shud not take a break during weekends,coz it disrupts my rhythm and i take longer to settle in the following monday.know what i mean?
study at least 2 or 3 hrs in the weekend.that way u wont be out of touch for 2 continuous days.

hope my reply is of use to someone.goodluck to all.

hi miranilini,
which college in bombay( nair ,gdc aor dyp). i also did my b.d.s from nair bombay.:)

hi divya

thanks so much for posting ur tips on studying.

congrats on an amazing score by the way!!! way to go! :clap:

i wonder how the rest of us "wish-we-could-get-94's" will do!:D

Belated thank you for all the advice folks. I shall be taking myNDB part 1 in July though, as I cant take them in December due to unforseen circumstances. So that gives me way too much time...:D
Best of luck to all those taking it in December. Gr8 score Divya congratulations!!:clap:

Hi Parul,

This is Nidhi Gupta. I passed BDS from Govt dental college at patiala in 2002. I think you were my senior. Do you remember? I think you got married and came over here. Some one told me about you. I gave my part 1 in dec 2002. I going for various interviews these days. lets see. I got 89 on part1. 87 is a good score. But you need coaching for preclinical tests in California. Few days back I came over ther for intetview at LOma linda. Its crazy yaaar. We have not done the stuff back in India. Join duggans institute at Loma linda. Its very good, thugh a bit expensive. let me know if you need any help.

keep in touch,
Good luck,
Nidhi

Hi Parul,

This is Nidhi Gupta. I passed BDS from Govt dental college at patiala in 2002. I think you were my senior. Do you remember? I think you got married and came over here. Some one told me about you. I gave my part 1 in dec 2002. I going for various interviews these days. lets see. I got 89 on part1. 87 is a good score. But you need coaching for preclinical tests in California. Few days back I came over ther for intetview at LOma linda. Its crazy yaaar. We have not done the stuff back in India. Join duggans institute at Loma linda. Its very good, thugh a bit expensive. let me know if you need any help.

keep in touch,
Good luck,
Nidhi

nidhi
i've sent you a p.m. do check it out
parul

hey docs
i have logged in just today.its a lovely informative site.i finished my part 1. it was ok.now what should i do regarding addmission now.
i m confused .give me advice abt how to proceed with addmission

hi ,
I got 89% avg . Is it of any use to apply to any dental school in CA after an yr r so , coz rite now im not plannin to join n I wud like to know , wer do I stand with this score .. or else I wud think of takin it again .. any help appreciated .
thanks
nident.

i got my patr -1 score
avg-90

anatomy-87
physio/biochem-90
patho/micro-91
da/dh-92

I got my result yesterday.Got 90%

Anatomical Sciences:91
Biochemistry/Physiology:88
Microbiology/Pathology:86
Dental Anatomy:96

best of luck to all those who are expecting their results and applying to schools..
pooja
hi pooja,
im new to the us n have just started studying .could u plz tell me how to go abt studying.i also want to know if the ece evaluation plays a big part in admissions.

I received my scores .

Anat/sci 80
bio/physio 76
micro/path 81
dent anat 88

Avg : 81

I am devastated.with these score i don't know if i could get accepted in an advanced progams.

please need advices.

thanks



hey!...i got the same score as urs..lemme know where u apllying..tell me even we hv a chance..i do not want to retake it...
i got a gpa of 3.93..tell me wht u up to..

wow u got amazing scores.could u pls suggest what text to study dental anatomy.thanx mina







hi friends,
i got it....after a long waiting ,,,,
:clap: :clap: :clap:
i got 91!!!

i have posted same msg on the dental forum,but i dont think everyone will b looking at that....so i m posting it here also.
here is my scores..

Anatomical Sciences:90
Biochemistry/Physiology:85
Microbiology/Pathology:91
Dental Anatomy:97

Overall Average:91

Cumulative Study Hours:not strictly followed specific time table...but on avarage 5 hrs /day.(sunday off)

Recommended Studying Materials:dental decks,released examinations,kaplan's notes.

Most Difficult Section:biochemistry...i hate it:mad: (even my score show that :) )

Study DOs:
-i think if u go with decks & try to understand each & every line of it u wont have any problem.

-if u find any difficulty while preparing with papers try to get answer for that either from ur text books or on internet.

-kaplan note is also helpful as a review material.

Study DON'Ts:
-don't follo anybody blindly.
everyone has different ability & different style so better decide ur own way.

i think thats what i did.:)

i think we all have to post our part-1 scores in this thread only so one shd not have to go to all thread ,,,so pls do share ur score & experience here.

please if u could recommend the text to study dental anatomy.thanks








Anatomy:90

Bio/Physio:89

Path/Micro:94

Dental Anat:92
Average:91%

hi everyone!

i have started this thread so that all of u who have taken the part 1 in july 2003 can post your scores once u get them and post any advice u can give to the rest of us who will be giving the boards in december or later, such as reference books, time spent etc.

i believe yah-e has a similar thread in the "dental" forum but i thought a similar one in "international dental" would help.

please do make the effort to post ur scores in either of the threads so it helps everyone.
Hi everybody,
I have already posted my scores in a new thread . But still I thought I will post it here too. My score is 94 percentile (average). OK buddies see u in the next post.

anatomy-94
biochem-91
microbiology-93
dental anatomy-98
avg scores-94

cummulative study hours-
2 to 2and half months

study material-
dental decks,asda reprints.

most difficult section-
initially it was biochem ,but once i had studied it all subjects were equally difficult.
dental anatomy was really quite easy to study,but the exam was a whole different story.my scores do not reflect this but believe me the ppl who set the papers are not there to make anybodys life easier.......all of the sections were tough.

study dos-
wen u start it may take u time to get into the groove ,so dont get alarmed if u study for only 1 or 2 hrs.it takes a while for the momentum to build ,but wen it does be sure not to loose focus.
my husband was very supportive during the entire time.he wud give me mock exams on the weekends-he wud take print outs of the question papers and give me a fixed time limit to complete them.this way i did not waste weekends .
i studied the decks and the papers at least 3 times.

study donts-
well for me it is,that i shud not take a break during weekends,coz it disrupts my rhythm and i take longer to settle in the following monday.know what i mean?
study at least 2 or 3 hrs in the weekend.that way u wont be out of touch for 2 continuous days.

hope my reply is of use to someone.goodluck to all.



Hi ! About the ASDA reprints ....what are they and how/where can we get them ?? By reading the posts , it seems that they are a hit !!!
will wait for your reply( julianasl@hotmail.com)
Thank you !

I have a part 1 with average of 90.
I also have a 280 in Toefl and a 2.6 GPA. And some excellent recommendations.
I applied to all school on East coast on early DEC ,I got 2 interviews with BOSTON and UPENN.
NYU rejected me even without an interview. the same with others.
BOSTON and UPENN rejected me too.
Anyone has any suggestion ?
I cant improve my GPA ( It is what it is) , Do you think Its wise to redo part 1 ?
I feel very depressed at this point.
NYU interviewed and accepted applicants with much lower scores.
I called and asked , but they didnt give me any reason.
What should I do ?
What would you do if you were me ?
Redo part 1 ?
Doing part 2 ? ( most schools dont even look at it)
Do GRE and go for a MS ?
or DAT and restart the whole dental school from begining ?
PLZ help

Hi,

you have excellent part 1 scores. I would not have retaken part 1 if I were you. I think you should take part 2 since there are some schools who require part 2 as well. You can also reapply to Upenn and BU in their next admission cycle this year.
and also since you will have time, u can take GRE as well. It wouldnt hurt to apply for M.S with everything ready at that time.
Since in reapplicants schools ask for some additions to your earlier application like any work experience, volunteer work, research etc anything which will show your dedication to your profession.

I am sure you will get through this time.

I hope it helps.

Best Regards,
Saira

hi friends,
i got it....after a long waiting ,,,,
:clap: :clap: :clap:
i got 91!!!

i have posted same msg on the dental forum,but i dont think everyone will b looking at that....so i m posting it here also.
here is my scores..

Anatomical Sciences:90
Biochemistry/Physiology:85
Microbiology/Pathology:91
Dental Anatomy:97

Overall Average:91

Cumulative Study Hours:not strictly followed specific time table...but on avarage 5 hrs /day.(sunday off)

Recommended Studying Materials:dental decks,released examinations,kaplan's notes.

Most Difficult Section:biochemistry...i hate it:mad: (even my score show that :) )

Study DOs:
-i think if u go with decks & try to understand each & every line of it u wont have any problem.

-if u find any difficulty while preparing with papers try to get answer for that either from ur text books or on internet.

-kaplan note is also helpful as a review material.

Study DON'Ts:
-don't follo anybody blindly.
everyone has different ability & different style so better decide ur own way.

i think thats what i did.:)

i think we all have to post our part-1 scores in this thread only so one shd not have to go to all thread ,,,so pls do share ur score & experience here.
Congratulations

Anatomical Sciences:91
Biochemistry/Physiology:88
Microbiology/Pathology:86
Dental Anatomy:96

Overall Average:90

Cumulative Study Hours:four months..6 -8 hrs daily except weekends..last month 10 hrs daily including saturdays and few hrs on sundays too!!every one has varying pattern of stdying..follow whatever is best for you.

Recommended Studying Materials:dental decks are a boon..reprints and old theory text books..i found kaplan too confusing ..there is no flow between paragraphs in kaplan..

Most Difficult Section:biochem !give extra time for biochem it is always tough.compared to other subjects

Study DOs:dental decks 4 times before exams reprints 2 to 3 times and basic knowledge of theory from your old theory books..

Study DON'Ts:dont waste too much time on kaplan..i started with kaplan notes and wasted time doing theory rather than decks n reprints...
and last of all be positive!

What are reprints?

hi everyone,i am new to this forum and i had one doubt.i took up the ndb part-1 in feb 2005 and i have an average of 75 excepting that i got 67 in anatomy.
my question is that can i retake the whole part-1 or should i just retake anatomy?I am really studying hard this time and plan to get atleast 90 average this time.
please,please tell me if i can retake the whole exam?
it would really be a great help if anybody of u can answer my question fast?
thanking u in advance

hey priti,
i accidently happen to read your message for all "nbde " takers on the web.
i'm a dentist frm bangalore.obviously hv to take nbde here.
i'm lost.what materials do i need to buy.what text books i need to refer...should i get them shipped frm india?....i'm at a loss.
wish i could get in touch with u for some guidance.
regards
padmapriya
email address emailpadma@rediff.com
512-4316466














UOTE=priti]hi friends,
i got it....after a long waiting ,,,,
:clap: :clap: :clap:
i got 91!!!

i have posted same msg on the dental forum,but i dont think everyone will b looking at that....so i m posting it here also.
here is my scores..

Anatomical Sciences:90
Biochemistry/Physiology:85
Microbiology/Pathology:91
Dental Anatomy:97

Overall Average:91

Cumulative Study Hours:not strictly followed specific time table...but on avarage 5 hrs /day.(sunday off)

Recommended Studying Materials:dental decks,released examinations,kaplan's notes.

Most Difficult Section:biochemistry...i hate it:mad: (even my score show that :) )

Study DOs:
-i think if u go with decks & try to understand each & every line of it u wont have any problem.

-if u find any difficulty while preparing with papers try to get answer for that either from ur text books or on internet.

-kaplan note is also helpful as a review material.

Study DON'Ts:
-don't follo anybody blindly.
everyone has different ability & different style so better decide ur own way.

i think thats what i did.:)

i think we all have to post our part-1 scores in this thread only so one shd not have to go to all thread ,,,so pls do share ur score & experience here.[/QUOTE]

hey,
are you frm bangalore,india? i think i know you.
regards
peeps























anatomy-94
biochem-91












microbiology-93
dental anatomy-98
avg scores-94

cummulative study hours-
2 to 2and half months

study material-
dental decks,asda reprints.

most difficult section-
initially it was biochem ,but once i had studied it all subjects were equally difficult.
dental anatomy was really quite easy to study,but the exam was a whole different story.my scores do not reflect this but believe me the ppl who set the papers are not there to make anybodys life easier.......all of the sections were tough.

study dos-
wen u start it may take u time to get into the groove ,so dont get alarmed if u study for only 1 or 2 hrs.it takes a while for the momentum to build ,but wen it does be sure not to loose focus.
my husband was very supportive during the entire time.he wud give me mock exams on the weekends-he wud take print outs of the question papers and give me a fixed time limit to complete them.this way i did not waste weekends .
i studied the decks and the papers at least 3 times.

study donts-
well for me it is,that i shud not take a break during weekends,coz it disrupts my rhythm and i take longer to settle in the following monday.know what i mean?
study at least 2 or 3 hrs in the weekend.that way u wont be out of touch for 2 continuous days.

hope my reply is of use to someone.goodluck to all.

Hello,

Most of you guys have been doing great on yr scores. And the ones who were'nt able to do that the 1st time will surely do better with the help of this thread. All the best :thumbup:
Could anyone help me with the scoring system. How much if you score on an average in percentage shows good on percentile curve.
Please help!!! :confused:

Thx

hi guys,
very happy to see ur scores
so inspiring are the scores
i did my bds in chennai, india
i would like to know more about adsa papers and reprints that u frequently talked about..
guys do help me..
i'm planning to take up my ndbe in june 2006
kindly give guidance
dentistragu

Amdoc,
I went to school in Patiala.

Parul
hi
this is priyanka from india.i am preparing for nbde part1.i am going to give the exam in 2006.i m having the study notes and dental decks from kaplan.but i m unable to get the previous question bank.will u please help me and tell that how should i get those papers. I am totally confused oh !how to study and what.i need your true advice. :confused:

hi everyone!

i have started this thread so that all of u who have taken the part 1 in july 2003 can post your scores once u get them and post any advice u can give to the rest of us who will be giving the boards in december or later, such as reference books, time spent etc.

i believe yah-e has a similar thread in the "dental" forum but i thought a similar one in "international dental" would help.

please do make the effort to post ur scores in either of the threads so it helps everyone.
hello this is notre dame me too i am trying to do part1 of american national board exam can you help me please to have last years exams
my e mail is notre_dame1234@hotmail.com
thank you

hi, i hv applied 4 US IMMIGRATION.still waiting 4 my case 2 b cleard. i hv pland 4 taking NBDE exams 4 gettin licensure.i dont kno even the ABC of this process.also i dont kno how 2 get started 4 preparation.would u plzzzz guide me. thanx

hi, i hv applied 4 US IMMIGRATION.still waiting 4 my case 2 b cleard. i hv pland 4 taking NBDE exams 4 gettin licensure.i dont kno even the ABC of this process.also i dont kno how 2 get started 4 preparation.would u plzzzz guide me. thanx

Please click on the following link. Most of the information is there. Good luck

http://www.ada.org/prof/prac/licensure/us.pdf

You know what, your post hit me right down smack on the head ! Shame on you ... :p
No, really, it hit a strong chord with me, because I have the exact same score as you do on the NBDE part 1. And guess what ? It shouldn't bother you. I won't smother you and say that it's excellent, because let's face it, some freaks out there are scoring %95+ !
But back to your question ... as long as you pass all sections, you should be fine. And let me prove it to you. I applied to 6 schools for advanced standing and got 3 interviews, and got placed on 2 waiting lists, and i'm sure you can do even better. I also had my NBDE part 2 scores before applying. So you did a great job, and should be proud !
In general, from my experience, schools need very high board scores for research purposes ie; research based programs like UPENN and so forth. You must understand that advanced standing selection process is not a linear or single dimesnional procedure, and is very competitive. They are looking for a "rounded applicant", so as long as you successfully pass all parts on your exam, you should be ok.
Sorry for the long post, but I just feel what you're going through, and thought I could help.

PS: I feel that most people posting here are showing off their scores instead of sharing information with others. So truly, from the deep corner of my heart, congratulations, but lets move on shall we ?





I received my scores .

Anat/sci 80
bio/physio 76
micro/path 81
dent anat 88

Avg : 81

I am devastated.with these score i don't know if i could get accepted in an advanced progams.

please need advices.

thanks

anatomy-94
biochem-91
microbiology-93
dental anatomy-98
avg scores-94

cummulative study hours-
2 to 2and half months

study material-
dental decks,asda reprints.

most difficult section-
initially it was biochem ,but once i had studied it all subjects were equally difficult.
dental anatomy was really quite easy to study,but the exam was a whole different story.my scores do not reflect this but believe me the ppl who set the papers are not there to make anybodys life easier.......all of the sections were tough.

study dos-
wen u start it may take u time to get into the groove ,so dont get alarmed if u study for only 1 or 2 hrs.it takes a while for the momentum to build ,but wen it does be sure not to loose focus.
my husband was very supportive during the entire time.he wud give me mock exams on the weekends-he wud take print outs of the question papers and give me a fixed time limit to complete them.this way i did not waste weekends .
i studied the decks and the papers at least 3 times.

study donts-
well for me it is,that i shud not take a break during weekends,coz it disrupts my rhythm and i take longer to settle in the following monday.know what i mean?
study at least 2 or 3 hrs in the weekend.that way u wont be out of touch for 2 continuous days.

hope my reply is of use to someone.goodluck to all.

Hi Divya I think you are genius. You know one think I have good knowledge about girls and their study patterns from the days I was studying BDS. They will study for seven to eight months and say they did it only in one or two months and by the way you are no exception.

I have a part 1 with average of 90.
I also have a 280 in Toefl and a 2.6 GPA. And some excellent recommendations.
I applied to all school on East coast on early DEC ,I got 2 interviews with BOSTON and UPENN.
NYU rejected me even without an interview. the same with others.
BOSTON and UPENN rejected me too.
Anyone has any suggestion ?
I cant improve my GPA ( It is what it is) , Do you think Its wise to redo part 1 ?
I feel very depressed at this point.
NYU interviewed and accepted applicants with much lower scores.
I called and asked , but they didnt give me any reason.
What should I do ?
What would you do if you were me ?
Redo part 1 ?
Doing part 2 ? ( most schools dont even look at it)
Do GRE and go for a MS ?
or DAT and restart the whole dental school from begining ?
PLZ help

Hi...did u get thro' any school. I too have a low GPA & was wondering what my options are. It was didheartening to know that even with your high NDB 1 score...they did not call you for an interview...plz guide as to how you went about..thanks

I have a part 1 with average of 90.
I also have a 280 in Toefl and a 2.6 GPA. And some excellent recommendations.
I applied to all school on East coast on early DEC ,I got 2 interviews with BOSTON and UPENN.
NYU rejected me even without an interview. the same with others.
BOSTON and UPENN rejected me too.
Anyone has any suggestion ?
I cant improve my GPA ( It is what it is) , Do you think Its wise to redo part 1 ?
I feel very depressed at this point.
NYU interviewed and accepted applicants with much lower scores.
I called and asked , but they didnt give me any reason.
What should I do ?
What would you do if you were me ?
Redo part 1 ?
Doing part 2 ? ( most schools dont even look at it)
Do GRE and go for a MS ?
or DAT and restart the whole dental school from begining ?
PLZ help

Hi...did u get thro' any school. I too have a low GPA & was wondering what my options are. It was disheartening to know that even with your high NDB 1 score...they did not call you for an interview...plz guide as to how you went about..thanks

hi friends,
i got it....after a long waiting ,,,,
:clap: :clap: :clap:
i got 91!!!

i have posted same msg on the dental forum,but i dont think everyone will b looking at that....so i m posting it here also.
here is my scores..

Anatomical Sciences:90
Biochemistry/Physiology:85
Microbiology/Pathology:91
Dental Anatomy:97

Overall Average:91

Cumulative Study Hours:not strictly followed specific time table...but on avarage 5 hrs /day.(sunday off)

Recommended Studying Materials:dental decks,released examinations,kaplan's notes.

Most Difficult Section:biochemistry...i hate it:mad: (even my score show that :) )

Study DOs:
-i think if u go with decks & try to understand each & every line of it u wont have any problem.

-if u find any difficulty while preparing with papers try to get answer for that either from ur text books or on internet.

-kaplan note is also helpful as a review material.

Study DON'Ts:
-don't follo anybody blindly.
everyone has different ability & different style so better decide ur own way.

i think thats what i did.:)

i think we all have to post our part-1 scores in this thread only so one shd not have to go to all thread ,,,so pls do share ur score & experience here.
hi priti
i needed some help...what is the score conversion system in NDB? i've heard that there is a raw score score which is then converted into a std. score...plz let me kno if u kno anything regarding this
thanx, help appreciated

hi
juss what i was looking for....cos i m in the same boat...need to do theory again...did u study one subject at a time...how many days did u devote for a subject....which sub to start with?...pls advise...




Anatomical Sciences: 90
Biochemistry/Physiology: 89
Microbiology/Pathology: 94
Dental Anatomy: 92

Overall Average: 91

Cumulative Study Hours:total of 4 months ,for the first 3 months,6 hr days with weekends off,and the last 1 month 10 hr days still with weekends off except for the last 2 weeks.but i can't say i followed this pattern like a machine,some days were good where i averaged these hrs or more, on bad days much less.but this was the study pattern more or less.
Recommended Studying Materials: i used all my old text books which u will be familiar with only if you are from india like Chaurasia for anatomy,harsh mohan for pathology,ananth narayan for micro etc.read wheeler for D.Anatomy.by this i donot mean i memorised eveything line by line,just read through once or twice.this was becoz i had lost touch with my basic sciences which i had learned almost 5 yrs back in my first yr of dental school.and i felt going through my old texts would be more familiar.if u r good in basic sciences there is no need to do this.i was just writing abt what i did.
then ofcourse 1998 Dental decks and ASDA Qtn papers.kaplan for references in biochem ,1 subject in which i was particularly weak.

Most Difficult Section:dental anatomy which i expected to be easy

Study DOs:learn dental decks atleast 4 times esp all the great info on the back.do all the ASDA papers.there r conflicting opinions rgding kaplan some say it is really good but i don't know becoz i didn't take the course,just had some notes a friend gave me.
Study DON'Ts:don't waste too much time with the theory part if you feel you are reasonably good in the subjects.i did that becoz i had lost touch completely and felt it would be good to have a strong base in the basic sciences.
Most important: keep a cool head on the day of the exam.

Hello everyone, I'm new here and I think it's an excellent website. I am planning on taking Part 1 in a few months. I've found old released tests and the dental decks. Where can I find Kaplan notes? If anyone is selling their dental decks, released tests or kaplan notes I would be very interested in buying them.
Also, is it not important to read some of the textbooks listed on the ADA website?

Thanks for your help!

Anatomy:90

Bio/Physio:89

Path/Micro:94

Dental Anat:92
Average:91%

Hi dentek, i read ur study plan, i liked it as i sale through the same boat. got 4 months. thanks for ur input. i would like to know if u started up with all the subjects at the same time ? or how do u go about starting - only after u finish totally one subject.... help me :confused:

[QUOTE=lebelle]hey there,

You can call ADA and let them mail your score again. I did this and got my score in 2 days.

Good luck!

I got 87. I want to take part 2 in a few months. However, I donot know if the score of part 2 can do some help during application.

Congrats !!!!!

thank u so much for posting in your scores. i have not been checking the posts on SDN for sometime and hence have'nt followed up until now.

poojagulaya....congrats on ur great dental anat scores and ur average is great too! :clap:

sadanand great DA scores too and great average. :clap:

could u both please post how u studied for DA and of course all the other subjects too.

alino60 please dont be discouraged. if u dont get accepted into NYU or anywhere else, u can always try again and u will definitely do better next time around. :clap:

mib 86 is good. parul congrats to u too. :clap:

priti, pearle and dentek2.... congrats on ur scores- great job. :clap:

i am posting guidelines/format from yah-e's thread :D so u all can post ur advice to the rest of us.....in advance, thank u for taking the time to post.



[Standard Format]

Anatomical Sciences:
Biochemistry/Physiology:
Microbiology/Pathology:
Dental Anatomy:

Overall Average:

Cumulative Study Hours:
Recommended Studying Materials:
Most Difficult Section:
Study DOs:
Study DON'Ts:


i am sure all of us really appreciate the time u put in to post here and help out others with your advice.

thanks everyone. :)[/QUOTE]

hi everyone ! can someone give me any idea about the GPA? like how much is the minimum / goos GPA one should have?

hello!

I am selling a copy of Kaplan notes if you're interested;New condition email to mexican_smile@msn.com

Hello everyone, I'm new here and I think it's an excellent website. I am planning on taking Part 1 in a few months. I've found old released tests and the dental decks. Where can I find Kaplan notes? If anyone is selling their dental decks, released tests or kaplan notes I would be very interested in buying them.
Also, is it not important to read some of the textbooks listed on the ADA website?

Thanks for your help!

I got 87. I want to take part 2 in a few months. However, I donot know if the score of part 2 can do some help during application.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=3718121# Hi, I am a new member. And have the same question about part 2. Also,what is a good score for part 2?
Please! Waiting for answer
Thank YOU!

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar

Congrats, pal-45 on your excellent results. :thumbup:. Well done. You've really nailed the exam. :D

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar

Wow!! Congrats.... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar
congratulations!!!!!good job :thumbup:

congratulations for ur score.
please check ur pm and reply soon
thanks






بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar

congrats!!!
well done :D

congrates , PAL for ur result. it is really a very impressive score.

grrrrrrrrrreat scores pal-45!excellent is a word fot it :clap:

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Hey Pal excellent score. congrats on ur NBDE 1 success.

Hi,

I am new to this board. please let me know if anyone is interested in selling part-1 question papers.

hey pal,
please accept my heartiest congradulations.... :thumbup:

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar


Wow~! I'm very impressive, :thumbup:
Can you please send me the questions, you send it before?
My email is minibracket@yahoo.com
Thanks in advance :love:

Great score. Congrats. :thumbup:

Hi Pal,

Congratulations on your score WOW! I am very impressed :thumbup:

BTW, Pal, I've posted about your recall part 1 (remebrd questions)
I am always checking my email and I still haven't received it yet. Do you mind if you could send it to me please. My exam will be in July.
Thanks in advance my email chloe_minez@yahoo.com

Regards,
Chloe13 :)

:thumbup:QUOTE=pal-45]بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar[/QUOTE]


Wow !!! Well done , thats a great score.
Thanx to ur help for sending those qns . :thumbup:

congrats! great score, and now HELP!!!
Iam taking the exam for the first time , how much time is needed? what boooks? is kaplan's and decks enough or do i need something else?
please guide,
thanks.



:thumbup:QUOTE=pal-45]بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar


Wow !!! Well done , thats a great score.
Thanx to ur help for sending those qns . :thumbup:[/QUOTE]

if u have questions mailed by pal please mail micro/path and anat questions bcoz i couldn't open the file.
my email is dentistry2@hotmail.com
thanks




Hi Pal,

Congratulations on your score WOW! I am very impressed :thumbup:

BTW, Pal, I've posted about your recall part 1 (remebrd questions)
I am always checking my email and I still haven't received it yet. Do you mind if you could send it to me please. My exam will be in July.
Thanks in advance my email chloe_minez@yahoo.com

Regards,
Chloe13 :)

pls email me too: aa18271@yahoo.co.in

thxxx

Hi orthoperio,
congrates for such gr8 scores. evryone dreams about this, u have done it.Hurray!
Hey you reffered to biochemistry material you said, can i know whay else other then kaplan and decks can help us out. i am reading biochem and its getting difficult to remember it seriously,
thanks, help me out please

:thumbup:QUOTE=pal-45]بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar


Wow !!! Well done , thats a great score.
Thanx to ur help for sending those qns . :thumbup:[/QUOTE]

Hi orthoperio,
congrates for such gr8 scores. evryone dreams about this, u have done it.Hurray!
Hey you reffered to biochemistry material you said, can i know whay else other then kaplan and decks can help us out. i am reading biochem and its getting difficult to remember it seriously,
thanks, help me out please ;)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar



woww!!!thatz really gr8.congrats!!
can u plz send me the questions too my id is dentist_112@yahoo.com
i appreciate ur help .thanx in advance...

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar

WOW Omar, that is a wonderful score, mubarak ! :thumbup:

CONGRATULATIONS :clap: :clap: :clap:
IT'S THE BEST SCORE I'VE EVER HEARD OF.
HOW LONG DID YOU STUDY????
HOW MANY REVISIONS???
WOW........... :wow:
I AM JUST SHORT OF WORDS...................
YOU HELPED EVERYONE SO MUCH....& GOD GAVE YOU THE REWARD WITH SUCH A SCORE.
SO NOW, YOU CAN RELAX ABOUT YOUR ADMISSION TENSIONS.

DOCAPD :)
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar

hello,
I am done with my test so I can sell my material.It will be easy to sent to you because I have everything on the CD,including the new dental deks 2006-2007.If you are interested just let me know.MY score is 87.
hello smart dentist
i have muy part1 exam on july 12 can you pls tell me how can i get a cd of2006-207 questions
will be eagerly waiting for ur reply
thanks in advance

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar
aslkm omar
im new to this thread .oh oh first of all let me congratulate for your excellent score.
pls help im gving my exam on july 12 n alhamdulillah quite good preparation so far can u help me with last moment dos n donts
thank will be very helpful n what aftre getting part 1 score what will be the next step pls can u tell me how to proceed...inshallah if i get a good score
jazakallah

2aleef mabrook omer. 3egbalna inshlaa. we need u help omer if u dont mind here. if u have anythings help us in nbda 1 sent it to me and pepole here plz. inshla 2leef mabrook 3aleek . my e mail.. shamito2002m@yahoo.com
alaah ygereek meen 3een . mash2laa. salam 3lekom

pls email me too: aa18271@yahoo.co.in

thxxx

Hi,
I would be happy if you can mail the questions to me too..
Thanks

Hi,
I would be happy if you can mail the questions to me too..
Thanks
saminaniazi@hotmail.com

hey omar salamz brother ..first of all congrats on ur superb scores well ive been looking forward to get some help on how n where to study from , im taking my board part 1 in 2 mnths inshAllah but will be starting to study now , i have the kaplan book n dental decks please advice wat strategy n where to study from n if you have any material i can buy/borrow , it will be a great help .
thanks and once again
sister in islam
farha_asghar@yahoo.com
farha

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
اللهم لك الحمد .. اللهم لك الحمد ..اللهم لك الحمد ..
اللهم لك الحمد على تبيانك ..اللهم لك الحمد على سنة عدنانك .. اللهم الحمد على هذا اليوم المبارك ..
برغم الأسى في كثير من البقاع المسلمة ..إلا أني لم أستطع أن أمنع البهجة من التسلل إلى قلبي

i got my scores finally
anatomy:91
bio/physio:93
micro/patho:95
dental decks:99

total:95%اللهم لك الحمد

from where i studied ?
dental decks was the guide but not the only source
always have books as references so u get the point in the decks and not to memorize it .especially in biochmistry(my lovely material).coz if u understood it u will never forget it and u can move ur mind in thinking of the questions
good luck to u all
salam
omar
hI,
Congratulations on your excellent score -you are one person who truly deserves it!Also thank you for helping the rest of us.

hello friends,
i have a ndbe score of 85.i am in great confusion,whether to apply or take my exam again.is there anyone u know, who got into college, with this score?pls suggest some advice.

hello,
I am done with my test so I can sell my material.It will be easy to sent to you because I have everything on the CD,including the new dental deks 2006-2007.If you are interested just let me know.MY score is 87.


hello,
i have a score of 85.i just want to know whether this score is enough to get admission?some of my friends say that only a score abv 90, will get us into the program?do u know anyone who has joined college with a score from 85 to 90.pls do reply.

hi there
i can just say that there's no shortcut to get into schooll...except if you have exceptionally good part 1 score...else everyone lies in same pool
i dont know personally how good or bad is 85..but sure if you are indian you might have to struggle all others like me[coz i heard more tahn 80%of applicants are indians]
would be better if someone who is in school can guide about this ...
but there's no harm in applying to school ..rest is your destiny..unfortunately mills of the GOD grind slowly
good luck :thumbup:

Hi, My stats are,

Part 1: 88

GPA: 3.97

TOEFL: have not received the scores yet

Doing MS with thesis in Molecular Biology..

Should I take the exam again or can go ahead with applying,

Help please...

hi everyone
need advice regarding my stats
NDB- 94
GPA- 4.0
TOEFL- result awaited
NO WORK EXP IN US/INDIA- that's my problem (just grad in july this yr)
i dont kno if i stand a chance in the west coast schools or not
any kinda info wud help
thnx

Hey your scores are just amazing so dont worry about your admissions. with this scores you could have trouble in actually selecting which school to attend. and moreover, work exp is important but with ur outstanding gpa and NBDE you should not have any problem.
hi everyone
need advice regarding my stats
NDB- 94
GPA- 4.0
TOEFL- result awaited
NO WORK EXP IN US/INDIA- that's my problem (just grad in july this yr)
i dont kno if i stand a chance in the west coast schools or not
any kinda info wud help
thnx

GPA-4.0
WOW!!! :eek:

Hey your scores are just amazing so dont worry about your admissions. with this scores you could have trouble in actually selecting which school to attend. and moreover, work exp is important but with ur outstanding gpa and NBDE you should not have any problem.

hey thnx Dent tex
that was encouraging...all the best for future!!!!

my part1:85
toefl: 257
gpa: wes 3.29 and ece 2.53..
2 yrs work experience in back home...right now working as dental assistant for part time for 6 months..

what shd i do?? should i apply?? or go for part 2?? i know my part 1 score is not well enough...so i am confused what todo?? pls help...

hi everyone
need advice regarding my stats
NDB- 94
GPA- 4.0
TOEFL- result awaited
NO WORK EXP IN US/INDIA- that's my problem (just grad in july this yr)
i dont kno if i stand a chance in the west coast schools or not
any kinda info wud help
thnx
Hi dr_sweet.. you have got great scores, from where did you got your evaluation done. :)

I know you guys dont know me much but everyone has got great scores, congrats all....I got my scores as well
anatomy 95
phy/biochem 97
micro/path 92
dental ana 95

Average 95

GPA by ECE 3.86

Please let me know if anyone has part two study material

I know you guys dont know me much but everyone has got great scores, congrats all....I got my scores as well
anatomy 95
phy/biochem 97
micro/path 92
dental ana 95

Average 95

GPA by ECE 3.86

Please let me know if anyone has part two study material
congrats on such an amazing score..best of luck

congratulations.
did u take pbt or cbt.




congrats on such an amazing score..best of luck

I know you guys dont know me much but everyone has got great scores, congrats all....I got my scores as well
anatomy 95
phy/biochem 97
micro/path 92
dental ana 95

Average 95

GPA by ECE 3.86

Please let me know if anyone has part two study material



Hi rodent,
Congrats for an EXCELLENT score... you dont even need to take part-2 now unless you want to try for Tufts or other schools which require part-2...With this part-1 score and ECE GPA , you will get admission into ANY school you apply...

Your 97 in Physio Biochem is just AMAZING....what all material did you study ?
Good Luck & Regards,
HYDBDS

can anybody in this group help me studying?should i go through each and everyline of kaplan ,decks and question papers or should i go through question paper and read related topics in kaplan,then go to decks ?please help me i am trying to read kaplan but it is very difficult to remeber each and evry thing.please help:confused:

I know you guys dont know me much but everyone has got great scores, congrats all....I got my scores as well
anatomy 95
phy/biochem 97
micro/path 92
dental ana 95

Average 95

GPA by ECE 3.86

Please let me know if anyone has part two study material

hi rodent
congrats, u hav gr8 scores!!!do u hav any work exp? btw, the gpa is of ECE...hey, hav u taken toefl as yet? do u think one can apply b4 thakig toefl?
:)

I know you guys dont know me much but everyone has got great scores, congrats all....I got my scores as well
anatomy 95
phy/biochem 97
micro/path 92
dental ana 95

Average 95

GPA by ECE 3.86

Please let me know if anyone has part two study material

wow congrats...great score....
pls anyone advice me what to do??thanks

my stats are :

anatomy 90%
phy/biochem 95%
micro/path 95%
dental ana 86%

average 92%

Toefl 277
Gpa 3.38

I'm glad I've finished with that exam:D

my stats are :

anatomy 88%
phy/biochem 93%
micro/path 92%
dental ana 87%

average 90%

Toefl 101
Gpa 3.84

do i stand a chance.

my stats are :

anatomy 88%
phy/biochem 93%
micro/path 92%
dental ana 87%

average 90%

Toefl 101
Gpa 3.84

do i stand a chance.

ofcourse u do..congrats on such good scores and gpa ...good luck

thanks for all your appreciation and good wishes...wish you all a very good luck

hello friends,
i have a ndbe score of 85.i am in great confusion,whether to apply or take my exam again.is there anyone u know, who got into college, with this score?pls suggest some advice.

hey nikitha,
me too sailing in the same boat..even i have a score of 85%...and really dont know what to do...every1 plz help us..do we stand a chance or shud we retake it..btw nikitha, did u get interview calls from any university..ur input can be of real help...

Hi can any one tell me is the DDS same as the BDS in india. and how to get admission to MD in oral and Maxillofacial surgery.

id like to congratulate all of u for getting such amazing scores...u guys are an inspiration.
me am just beggining to start studying for nbd1.am beggining with my course books for starters..could anyone guide me as to how to procure the dental decks and reprints since i dont have any seniors around who have written the nbds..any help would be welcome..thanks.

Hello ...By now you must have gotten admission . Well I have the same scores and havn't heard back from any school ...But yes its a year later than your time and compitition increases every year .
Could you please let me know of your status and maybe give me some pointers as well ?
Thanks,
Saryu .

hey nikitha,
me too sailing in the same boat..even i have a score of 85%...and really dont know what to do...every1 plz help us..do we stand a chance or shud we retake it..btw nikitha, did u get interview calls from any university..ur input can be of real help...

Hello ...By now you must have gotten admission . Well I have the same scores and havn't heard back from any school ...But yes its a year later than your time and compitition increases every year .
Could you please let me know of your status and maybe give me some pointers as well ?
Thanks,
Saryu .

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hello,
I am done with my test so I can sell my material.It will be easy to sent to you because I have everything on the CD,including the new dental deks 2006-2007.If you are interested just let me know.MY score is 87.

Hello ...Do you stlil have your materials ? if yes i would be interested to buy it .Could you please let me know the details of your pakage ?
Thanks....Saryu.

i think we should keep posting our score here on this thread. It's really useful thread i guess. We would post in this format.

I am thinking to retake.

Hi can any one tell me is the DDS same as the BDS in india. and how to get admission to MD in oral and Maxillofacial surgery.

Hi I think I am in a very good position to answer your very specific question, however, since your post was back in 2006, I just wanna make sure you're still checking this forum so I don't waste my time. Good luck anyways.

Hi. I finished my advanced standing program in 2006 and have seen and talked to many advanced standing applicants and students in the last 4 years. Some of you guys have very good scores and those I assume would have an easy time getting into a school.
If your scores are around 90 I believe you should have no problem getting into school, provided that you apply to a decent number (not less than 5).
IF your score is in the low 80's, to be honest with you I don't think you have a great chance but I believe it's still doable. People with similar scores have interviewed with me, and one of classmates had a score of 84, keeping in mind that I was in a pretty competitive school. An important thing to keep in mind also is that schools (like someone mentioned here) don't look at the same things, they have different criteria. A school that might readily accept you might reject your friend and vice versa.
Anyways, good luck and if you have questions I would be happy to answer them if I can.

Hi Mask 80. Congratulations on completing your DDS program. Good to see that you are still checking in on Sdn and are ready to help the rest of us who are trying to get into the program. I plan to apply for class beinning next year. You adviced that one should apply to several schools. They are soo many and the mosre i go through the forum the more confused i get concerning what the various schools have to offer. Any advice on how the various schools compare? How would you rank them in terms of 'dream schools', 'average schools' and 'safety schools'? My gpa isnt good though my part 1 was above 90. Although i would naturally like to get into the best schools, i wouldnt like to miss out in next years intake just because i didnt apply to any average or safety schools. Thanks.
P.S. What school did you do you advanced standing in?

first of all congratulatios to u on completion of ur DDS.Its nice that ppl like u are ready to help.can u plz tell me which school did u attend n wt were u stats? my stats are
part1 93%
toefl 109
gpa 3.88
i vl start applying this month wt do u think how much chances do i hv to get into some school.if u have any idea regarding UCLA clinical test i wud appreciate if u cud share ur experience.thanx alot

first of all congratulatios to u on completion of ur DDS.Its nice that ppl like u are ready to help.can u plz tell me which school did u attend n wt were u stats? my stats are
part1 93%
toefl 109
gpa 3.88
i vl start applying this month wt do u think how much chances do i hv to get into some school.if u have any idea regarding UCLA clinical test i wud appreciate if u cud share ur experience.thanx alot

congratulations i hope you the best with these great scores.can you pls help us with how to study ? how many hours for how long and which books and references to use for both part1 and toefl? thanks atoosa_55@yahoo.com

hi everyone
need advice regarding my stats
NDB- 94
GPA- 4.0
TOEFL- result awaited
NO WORK EXP IN US/INDIA- that's my problem (just grad in july this yr)
i dont kno if i stand a chance in the west coast schools or not
any kinda info wud help
thnx


u kidding? gpa 4.0??? ndb 94??? wow!!! congrats!!!! breeza thru the univ!!! All the best!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::)

u kidding? gpa 4.0??? ndb 94??? wow!!! congrats!!!! breeza thru the univ!!! All the best!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::)

hey aspiring dentist...thank u!!! btw i guess its been ages that i posted this msg :D...neways i've got into BU...will b starting skool this fall...tc

hey guys, im a new member,
gave part 1 on the new format and scored 84
i am a permanent resident of the US, and i am confused about which schools i can apply on the basis of this score,based on the current scenario
can someone please guide me

hey aspiring dentist...thank u!!! btw i guess its been ages that i posted this msg :D...neways i've got into BU...will b starting skool this fall...tc
sorry..:Danyways!!! tc! im thinking like this august..and am lazy as hell!!!:sleep:

hey guys, im a new member,
gave part 1 on the new format and scored 84
i am a permanent resident of the US, and i am confused about which schools i can apply on the basis of this score,based on the current scenario
can someone please guide me

hey.. evn i go a similar score... plz temme wat u gonna do with this score...........

hey.. evn i go a similar score... plz temme wat u gonna do with this score...........
Hi guys
I've took the test late may and I got 85,
Have you heard about the new pattern of scoring in 2007 which makes the scores almost 4 points less?
if the schools are aware of this,our scores are some how good for applying,
if you have any comment please tell me:)

Hi guys
I've took the test late may and I got 85,
Have you heard about the new pattern of scoring in