People who took the new NBDE1 (2012)

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Originally Posted by dentstud11

Hey,
I never used crack the NBDE so i cannot comment on it. and neither i used first aid Qbank. it is always good to solve as many questions as you can so that you can judge yourself were u stand. i just did ASDA. i never was able to do it completely. i just did E,F,G,H,I, and then i didnt have time so i jumped to M and N. and i did all of them once. but i can guarentee out of these i had 12-15 repeats. so if you can do all of teh ASDA as well as other question sources than you will have a very high chance of clearing the exam. i found occlsuion to be the toughest of all. the rest were easy. everyone has diffenet exp. keep ur prep upto the mark and solve as many questions as you can. they say last week should only be questions. just do those and if possible review the side notes on first aid nbde. i never used kaplan either except for the DA/OCC part. Good luck with your exam just trust yourself.

Thank you so much for the reply.all your suggestions are very helpful to everyone here on this forum.the best part of your replies are that they are very genuine and you really try to help others in your best possible way.thank you once again.

Originally Posted by dentstud11

Part1: latest dental decks 2012-2013, kaplan(only and only for dental anatomy and occlusion) if possible first six chaps of okeson, first aid nbde for final review. and ASDA released papers.
3 months continuous prep is what you need. but if u have weaker concepts take your time since u have a whole yr for it. solve as many questions as you can.

Part2: Mosby, Tufts Pharma(PM me if u want it with ur email id), and dental decks for part 2, and asda released papers. if u buy original mosby u will get a dvd with it with cases in it for part2.

thank u so much dentstud and all the best for u

@tiffany
thanks thats very kind of you. that meant alot. thanku

@scorpio.
Thanks alot.

Hi guys. Taking the exam very soon. As i read last few pages of the forum and got confused. Some people say 80 testlets, a lot of chemistry and physiology. Not even similar to ASDA. Others say that the test was very similar to ASDA, alot of DA, few testlets.
Who is lying?
I would be extremely thankful if u guys give me an advice:
1. Where did u read all this occlusion information?
2. Could anybody send me out ASDA of latest years and testlets on ashmailusa (at) gmail.com?

Thank you in advance guys!

Originally Posted by hardash

Hi guys. Taking the exam very soon. As i read last few pages of the forum and got confused. Some people say 80 testlets, a lot of chemistry and physiology. Not even similar to ASDA. Others say that the test was very similar to ASDA, alot of DA, few testlets.
Who is lying?
I would be extremely thankful if u guys give me an advice:
1. Where did u read all this occlusion information?
2. Could anybody send me out ASDA of latest years and testlets on ashmailusa (at) gmail.com?

Thank you in advance guys!

U surely got confused. LOL. everyone has different questions. i may have gotten lucky to get an easy paper beacuse apart from occlusion all were easy. i was only scared of occlusion because i messed up. keep ur prep at a 100% u never know what you will end up with at ur exam. occlusion can be done from the dental anatomy and occlsuion section of kaplan and if u have time u can read first six chaps of okeson. and ofcourse dental decks. there were 8 testlets . not 80. each testlet comprises of 10 questions. that makes 80 quetions. Good luck!! chk ur email and let me know!

Originally Posted by dentstud11

Hey FFH05,
Thank you. well the result took 16 days including the day of the exam.many got it in 15 days and some in 12 and some in 9 days. so its different fro everyone. well in my opinion DA/OCC is first but the rest can vary. like some ppl i know had physio alot more than anatomy and some had path/micro. but usually most of them had anatomy more. so i cant really tell you but all i know is DA/OCC are more or less half of the paper. its not that you only do DA/OCC . its just that it should be focused more than other subjects. you have a month. utilize is well. u can ace it without a hassle. just solve as many questions as you can from as many sources as you can. do not buy but look fro it online. there are many nbde apps on smart phones which have many questions for you to solve. you have a good time to review all your syllabus atleast 1 and a half time ro maybe twice depnds on your prep. all haven different experiences so make you do your best. Good Luck. if you have any other questions do let me know

Dentstud11, Thanks a lot! I really appreciate your input. I'm taking part one on June 6. Ive been studying daily since Feb but nothing too crazy, like 4-5 hrs on avg. But this last month Ill be doing more mocked like test days with those asda papers. Just the thought of doing one of 3.5 hours with those tricky worded questions are driving me nuts. Training is the key and Im getting ready for it! Ill keep you posted bud.

Originally Posted by roxy128

Hello Everybody !!! I took my exam on saturday (may 4th) I will say that at the beginning of the test I was surprised of how nice the questions were!! I was Like WOW this is going to be good !! But as the questions kept on coming they would get harder !! I had about 30 repeat questions, 8 testlets, and many questions I had no idea what the answer was !!! I am really hoping for a PASS! but I really think I didn't get enough questions !! We will have to wait 3-4 weeks to know !! IT IS TOUGH !!!

Roxy128, Please keep us posted when your results come in. Lol These ppl just love to take their sweet time giving the results. I mean really in today's world where everything is digital you would expect the results in less then a week not 3-4 weeks. Wish you the best of luck!

Originally Posted by FFH05

Dentstud11, Thanks a lot! I really appreciate your input. I'm taking part one on June 6. Ive been studying daily since Feb but nothing too crazy, like 4-5 hrs on avg. But this last month Ill be doing more mocked like test days with those asda papers. Just the thought of doing one of 3.5 hours with those tricky worded questions are driving me nuts. Training is the key and Im getting ready for it! Ill keep you posted bud.

Awesome. GOOD LUCK!

Originally Posted by dentstud11

Awesome. GOOD LUCK!

Thanks buddy!

I live in the US !! I hope the results get here soon !! Its only been 4 days !! and I feel I am going crazy !!!! I feel terrible !!!

Same here Roxy but Im in Fl!! I got my fingers crossed for you! Do activities that you missed out on because of studying. As for me June 6 cant get here any faster! lol

Originally Posted by FFH05

Same here Roxy but Im in Fl!! I got my fingers crossed for you! Do activities that you missed out on because of studying. As for me June 6 cant get here any faster! lol

Uff i wish I could have some fun !! But I am still in school, and just started a new semester !!!! I have no idea how I am going to concentrate without knowing my results !!!!

Originally Posted by roxy128

Uff i wish I could have some fun !! But I am still in school, and just started a new semester !!!! I have no idea how I am going to concentrate without knowing my results !!!!

I bet! Good luck with the new semester. At least you are occupied and makes the days go by a lil faster.

Can anyone tell me how how difficult the real test was vs the 2004 pilot exam from asda? Thanks.

Has anyone appeared this month?? Please share the experience, I just have a week to go.

Hey guys I am taking the tests very soon and just been studying the dental decks 2006-2007 would you recommend that I get the 2012-2013 edition also the format has changed right with multiple correct answers? Is it really difficult? N also is the asda questions useful? Which ones do I get?

Originally Posted by FFH05

Roxy128, Please keep us posted when your results come in. Lol These ppl just love to take their sweet time giving the results. I mean really in today's world where everything is digital you would expect the results in less then a week not 3-4 weeks. Wish you the best of luck!

Originally Posted by dentstud11

U surely got confused. LOL. everyone has different questions. i may have gotten lucky to get an easy paper beacuse apart from occlusion all were easy. i was only scared of occlusion because i messed up. keep ur prep at a 100% u never know what you will end up with at ur exam. occlusion can be done from the dental anatomy and occlsuion section of kaplan and if u have time u can read first six chaps of okeson. and ofcourse dental decks. there were 8 testlets . not 80. each testlet comprises of 10 questions. that makes 80 quetions. Good luck!! chk ur email and let me know!

Hi I'm confused too! Just to clarify test let's are clinical scenarios with question relating to them right? As we don't have that in the Uk. Did anyone get the new style multiple answer questions. Dos it tell you how many answers are correct or not?

yes testlets are clinical scenarios and it will have questions related to it. some ethical questions but that too will be mentioned in the scenario. so dont worry they are easier. They are orally related. so relax do the testlets that came with the dental decks 2012-2013. u will get an idea how they are.

Hey dent stud 11.
I have the 2006-2007 version so shall I buy the latest ones? Thanks for your advice I really appreciate it

Does anyone have a softcopy for "rudman ndb test items" parts 1 and 2?

Originally Posted by Member121012

Hey dent stud 11.
I have the 2006-2007 version so shall I buy the latest ones? Thanks for your advice I really appreciate it

i think you should. if you have time. i do not know whats the difference so i cant tell. i will say get teh latest ones and solve asda.

Hey guys,
Appearing in few days so felt like asking these questions, if anyone can pls reply me.
can u leave the test centre if u finish early both, aft first session ( scheduled break)as well as aft the test is over?
can u leave the test centre and go out of the building in scheduled one our break?
Thnks.

Originally Posted by Member121012

Hey dent stud 11.
I have the 2006-2007 version so shall I buy the latest ones? Thanks for your advice I really appreciate it

You should definetly buy a new one....I had 2007 decks when I started studying.....there is a vast difference between them n the newer ones......many of the decks and chapters are added to the newer ones.......go ahead and buy the new ones.....

Does anyone know how to apply for exam for retakers? I already forgot How i applied for the exam a year ago. Thanks!

Does anyone have a softcopy for "rudman ndb test items" parts 1 and 2?

I passed !!!!