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Okay Guys........
With the current ADA rules it is not possible to retake the NBDE once passed over 74, and many schools has to change their criteria for admission as scores over 90 does not mean better dentists.
let us share experience and information about what schools are accepting candidates with lower NBDE1 scores.....
I have NBDE I (taken on Jan 2010) -78
GPA - 2.4
MPH GPA- 3.6
6 yrs exp. in home country
3 yrs exp. observing dentists in US
What are my chances getting into any dental schools? Thanks
I say your chances are awesome. That is providing you are really willing to go the extra mile. You may need to get some assisting experience, possibly a MPH, research experience, NBDE pt2, etc. Take this advice from someone in your shoes as well... Oh, make sure you apply to as many schools as possible too. PM me if I can offer you any other advice. Good luck and keep your chin up!
anything below 85 is non-decnt chance.
but u never know.
therefore, it makes sense to apply to multiple schools with low scores.
Is it true that even after no retakes below 85 (even 80-85 range) is not decent? Thats not good at all esp when you are saying it BombayBDS (meaning it must be very true ((
hello everyone... I got my NBDE part 1 Scores today... just 78....
TOEFL - 105
2 Yrs of experience in home country
1 month observership in a dental coll in US
Please tell me wat to do...
I thought I'd add another person's thoughts to the flow of this conversation... Read below please:
Nothing is stopping you from applying to colleges. But to be frank, in order to have a good chance at getting in .. you need :
1) take part 2 (aim for 80+ )
2) research/extracurriculars
3) excellent letters of recommendation
4) a very good personal statement. this is your chance to jump out and get noticed. explain your 76. do whatever it takes to show YOU would be the best fit for an advanced program slot.
5) work experience in a US clinic. (volunteer, dental assistant etc.)
so you can apply now and most likely not get in, or you can start on part 2 get some experience in a US clinic, and rock your essay so you'll have a much better shot. either way its a difficult road, but people have done it before you and you can do it too. its all about how much you want it, and how hard you're willing to work for it. good luck to you...
Thanku so much ocs1986 for the kind words... i will definately give the best in me....Firat of all, be kind to yourself -- pat yourself on the back. You just passed a test on which 70% of FTD's fail on their first attempt i read this info somewhere on the Adea site). Then go through the beginning of this thread and see all of the ways in which you can build up your credentials still. Sure, the part 1 is probably the biggest factor in the admissions equation but it's not the only one. All the best...
It's not hard to pass Part 1 are you sure they weren't talking about the failing rate for Part 2?
I will say this....I have 78 in part 1 in the new format.GPA of 3.6 and TOEFL of 114.
I got interviewed at Colorado.....and got wait-listed....so I think the colleges are now looking at the overall picture and not JUST the scores.I feel the ones with other credentials like any papers presented...volunteer work and the like stand a much better chance and not just having a very high NBDE score and nothing else to write home about.
Hi my
NBDE score is 82,
ECE -comp score- 3.36 and best score -3.92 (i got 2 scores in my ECE report)
TOEFL yet to take
iam shadowing a dentist for last few days
experience of 4yrs of dental practice in India..
iam green card holder
I have few questions:
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1) how many hours /months should i work as an observer .
2) with 2 scores in my ECE report ,will the dental school take in to consideration, my Best score as well,which is 3.92..
3)Externship in a dental school for 3months -will that really help in building up a better CV.. do u suggest me to join an externship program now..
4)any other suggestions to improvise my chances of getting into a dental school..
5)can i work as a dental assistant in a dental clinic in USA for few months with just my Foreign dental degree..are we allowed to ,with out a dental licence.. Plzz help..Thank you..
comprehensive GPA is considered by schools not the best....To my knowledge ECE sends 2 scores only when you had a supplementary in your dental school transcripts (ie retook an exam for a subject) or reapplied to ECE to re-evaluate your GPA score. Dental school will take into consideration your best score ie 3.92 but be prepared to answer in an interview about the supplementary if you had one or why did you reapply. Hope this helps.
thankyou for sharing that information. Can u please share your complete profile..... i mean some research or any other experience....I will say this....I have 78 in part 1 in the new format.GPA of 3.6 and TOEFL of 114.
I got interviewed at Colorado.....and got wait-listed....so I think the colleges are now looking at the overall picture and not JUST the scores.I feel the ones with other credentials like any papers presented...volunteer work and the like stand a much better chance and not just having a very high NBDE score and nothing else to write home about.
Hey all
I just gt my part 1 results today. Got 84 . With this score should I bother applying? My stats are 84/114/3.4. MPH with a GPA of 3.92 and 3 months observership under a US dental professor. Have no dental experience in my home country.
Your inputs would be appreciated.
Thanks