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when do u guys recommend to start studying for part 1, i just got accepted and some third year said start ur first year studying, what do u guys think?
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I started studying about 6 months before I started dental school.
Just kidding. I studied for about 5 weeks leading up to the test and scored in the high 80's. I think if you work hard and really learn the stuff during your classes you will remember a lot when it comes time to realy start preparing for the NBDE. Not a bad idea to start studying casually a few months out if you are shooting for a score in the 90's.
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This is just coming from my experience in d-school...
I did not start thinking about studying until mid-way through DSII (gathering materials, decks, exams, etc.). We were allowed 3 weeks off of school the following summer to study and that merged into our summer break (potentially more time if you wanted it). I studied pretty hardcore for roughly a month and scored a 94. I did have a slight advantage on the micro/path section being that was the basis of my former profession; however, I still felt like I worked hard for what I received. Could I have put in more time and bumped my score up a point or two? Maybe, maybe not.
First thing I would do if I were you is ask upper-classmen about school breaks designated for Part I. I realize some schools do not offer any. If not, it might not be a bad idea to start grazing the decks a semester early, then pick up the pace the month before test day arrives. Just make sure you cover your ground (materials, decks, exams) on a reasonable time-table. Also, treat test day like a marathon (excluding all of the running around). I ate a big-a$$ plate of spaghetti the night before, tried to get a good night's rest, and loaded up on protein in the morning. What you want to avoid is exam exhaustion and proper nutrition makes a difference. I know that is a bit extensive considering you have not started yet, but I just wanted to share my 1-2 punch with ya...
Something funny that I did not realize until after the fact. Some of my professors took questions straight out of the decks when designing their exams. Take it with a grain of salt, but some professors really mean it when they say their exams are preparing you for Part I.
Congrats on getting into d-school and good luck!
I did not start thinking about studying until mid-way through DSII (gathering materials, decks, exams, etc.). We were allowed 3 weeks off of school the following summer to study and that merged into our summer break (potentially more time if you wanted it). I studied pretty hardcore for roughly a month and scored a 94. I did have a slight advantage on the micro/path section being that was the basis of my former profession; however, I still felt like I worked hard for what I received. Could I have put in more time and bumped my score up a point or two? Maybe, maybe not.
First thing I would do if I were you is ask upper-classmen about school breaks designated for Part I. I realize some schools do not offer any. If not, it might not be a bad idea to start grazing the decks a semester early, then pick up the pace the month before test day arrives. Just make sure you cover your ground (materials, decks, exams) on a reasonable time-table. Also, treat test day like a marathon (excluding all of the running around). I ate a big-a$$ plate of spaghetti the night before, tried to get a good night's rest, and loaded up on protein in the morning. What you want to avoid is exam exhaustion and proper nutrition makes a difference. I know that is a bit extensive considering you have not started yet, but I just wanted to share my 1-2 punch with ya...
Something funny that I did not realize until after the fact. Some of my professors took questions straight out of the decks when designing their exams. Take it with a grain of salt, but some professors really mean it when they say their exams are preparing you for Part I.
Congrats on getting into d-school and good luck!
