guide me for NBDE -2 exam

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Hi,
I need some help for preparing part-2.could someone guide me how to go about, books to be reffered,how much time to be put in?
thankyou.

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hi merl,
i am done with my part 2 and i guess you dont need more than 3 months for clearing it up with a good score.i referred to dental decks,kaplan review notes and old released papers.just go through this stuff and u will be fine.i hope this helps and by the way i have my kaplan book for sale if u need it mail me,take care,bye.
 
Hey Merl,
Hows it going? I was just wondering what your present scene was? I remember you posted a message a few days ago that you had not heard from BU.. any change?
Thanks,
Saravs
 
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Hi saravs,

Ihaven't heard from any schoolNYU,BU stonybrooketc.BU said they are almost full when i called them up.whats going on with you had any luck with any school.
 
Hi guys. I also applied in the same schools. Bu said they'll be calling me for an interview in mid April. NYU: reviewing my application. They took out some faults and told me to send more documents. SUNY: Will tell in June. UPenn: Rejected.
 
Hi priya,

Same with me upenn:rejected,Did
 
Hi priya,
oops sorry still have something to say.Did BU send confirmation letter that they received your application.They din't send anything to me.& good to know that BU would be calling u for interveiw.all the best.
 
Yes , I did get a confirmation letter 20 days back from BU.
 
hello people,
It is indeed relieving to see all these messages. I have applied to the same colleges too. Still waiting for a reply. Does anybody have any information about Columbia? I wanted to know about the bench test in particular.
 
Hi hariharkr,

Frankly i have no precise info about bench test in columbia, but generally as in other schools it must include basically tooth preparation for crown,class-2 amalg restoration,partial denture framework,as for temple even teeth setting.

hope this helps you
 
Oh! great thanks a lot. I assume you are a foreign dental grad too. Did you get any interviews/ acceptances from any college?
 
Forgot to add in. Boston University - rejected, they say they are full for the year 2002. NYU- wants a few more documents. Marquette University- reviewing my application. SUNY at stony brook- Yet to hear from them.
 
Hi Merl,
Well, I have'nt heard anything yet from BU....
and I am really surprised that you were able to get through to Kevin there at BU. Whenever I call or email him I dont get him, or a reply... real strange.
Anyways, I have given up all hope for this year, will have to try next year..
Also, I heard from NYU they said that they have not made a decision on my app yet as they think they are full. They said that as soon as they get some vacancy they will make a decision and let me know.
So, thats my position. Keep me posted if something turns up for you. Best of luck....
saravs
 
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I got a letter from boston university saying they are full for the year. That is because I sent in my application pretty late ( applied online- submitted on march 1st). They'll be considering my application for the next year now ( I didnt get any interview).
By the way people- how do you send private messages in this forum???
 
I had my fingers crossed for NYU- but, some of the posts that I am coming across seem to be 'depressing'.
 
hariharkr ,
Just take that as one person's opinion. Everyone has different expections from schools. Iam sure if you liked it so far, then that's the school for you.
 
HI everyone,
 
HI everyone,

Its nerveracking waiting for schools to response&the thought of waiting another year to get into school.i guess everyone goes through this phase.i haven't heard from any school.so kind of making my over stressed brains to understand ,its all part of game.May be now start for part-2,even few advanced standing students gave that advise.
Is anyone working in a clinic right now,coz ih am, got it after bugging every dentist nearby.may be we could talk about our experiences.
And hey about people's opinion about NYU,it depends on what prospective everyone sees it,i din't want to in the begining,then heard from many others
positive points:-you get lot of clinical exposure,many patients .for people who want good patient exposure &degree to pursue the career this is more than enough,they say what else you need, study part one can always refer to books. this is what the dentists(from nyu) i came acroos said.Fee is definately high , if you have patience &no depression attacks to sit 1 more year one can always look for other school
and about placement in postgraduate courses it mostly depends on how you put in efforts.
This is my opinion,everyone sees in different way its ok.
 
Oh! I am pretty impressed by NYU. I was talking about people telling things like 'NYU is full for the year'.
 
Anyone here knows about Marquette or SUNY at Stony Brook??
 
There's a CD Rom available with review questions. I find it very useful. Try it!
 
Hariharkr, you can view private messages by going to my profile which is at the top part of the page.
You can send private messages by going to a post of a person whom you want to send a private message and then at the top right side of the post you can see some icons. Roll your mouse over those icons and you can see description of those icons. One of these say 'private messsage'. Click on this and you are set to go.
 
Hey DMD2002, Whats this CD called. Also where I can get this from??
 
Thanks a lot Priya. All the best with your interview at BU.
 
Hey INDIA won the finals with zimbabwe :clap: :clap: :clap:
I MISS CRICKET matches esp when INDIA is in winning streak
 
That was a bit outta place. but, hehehehehe......... chill man. Book your tickets to the West Indies people. they're coming.
 
•••quote:•••Originally posted by merl:
•Hey INDIA won the finals with zimbabwe :clap: :clap: :clap:
I MISS CRICKET matches esp when INDIA is in winning streak•••••WOW !!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
I miss that too <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />
 
Hey guys,
Well, I havent heard anything from anybody as of yet... so its frustrating. I am sure you are in the same boat Merl.
By the way, whats the fee difference from NYU and BU? Also, I m taking Part2 in April 2/3.
Hows ur prep coming along? I find the radiographs pretty stressful as they are pretty low in quality.
keep me posted,
saravs
 
Yeah I was also more or less thinking in terms of giving the part-2 too. Does anybody know how good the Kaplan books are for the same?
 
Hi saravs,

No great news from me too.hey when did u start studying for part_2,I DIN'T even start still, have to buy dental decks&?? papers, good you started soon,it might be added advantage :) if you are applying for any schools after May.tell me what books u r refering,this might help me & hariharkr. I just have kaplan right now.
AND about fee difference i guess yearly it is appro $5000- more at NYU than BU& it is 3 yr program ,BU is 2 yr program
 
saravs,

How is your prep going on must be burning midnight oil,as the test date is fast approaching.Wish you the very best.

merl

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