NBDE In-Office testing no longer available

[Kramers]

I have a dilemma. I am currenting living abroad and will be in the US in late May. I have concluded that I won't be prepared to take the NBDE Part I in July.

I was afraid that the December testing date would jeopardize getting the applications to schools by their deadline (their scores take 6-8 weeks to be reported).

So my strategy was to take the exam at the ADA Office (the "in-office" testing option advertised in at the ADA website.)

BUT... I found out today that ADA is no longer giving these tests (they haven't updated their website). This forces me to take the test in December.

My question is this: is this too late for many of the schools that take foreign-trained dentists? I know that I can inquire into individual schools, but I'm hoping to get opinions from you guys on the best way to solve this problem. I really really really want to get into school in 2003, and can't afford to wait until 2004.

Thank you!

M.K.

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[priya26]

Hi Kramer,
Yes it will be late if you take your boards in Dec. Same happened with me for this year. But hey, this is March and you have plenty of time. I just read dental decks. In two months time I was ready for the exam. I am also out of touch with dentistry for a long time now. Besides all, I scored 88. Big deal??