Is this pass/fail just for some particular schools or is it for the test in general? I can't find a specific answer. Also, what's the best way to plan to specialize if your GPA isn't high? Will there be a different test for each specialty or just one test for all specialities, etc? Anyway, does anyone think its even worth starting to study early since you know its going to be pass/fail?
NBDE Pass/Fail 2012
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yeahhh....right....xactly what i wantd to knw...does ny1 hav ny idea regardin ths pass/fail system????how wil b d admissns done thn if ther r no scores????plss cud ny1 throw sum light on ths.....thnx in advance....
hi everyone!! wel, i dont know if its a good news or bad, but the jcnd is going to have pass/fail criteria effective 1st jan 2012 for sure!! not only that, i have heard and read on their site that a new question format will be added, there will b mutiple correct answers, charts for mix-match and put the following in order questions too!!!!!! horrible!!!!!!!! anyone else planning to take the exam nxt year!???
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Hello kimdento,
Thank you for the updated information on pass/fail format in 2012. Could you please post the link to where you have read the format of new questions. Would appreciate it a lot! Thanx.
Thank you for the updated information on pass/fail format in 2012. Could you please post the link to where you have read the format of new questions. Would appreciate it a lot! Thanx.
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Wings 77, here's a link where you can read about the new patterns of questions that will be included on the test in 2012. Hope it can clear your doubts.
http://www.ada.org/sections/educationAndCareers/pdfs/Volume_3_Number_2.pdf
http://www.ada.org/sections/educationAndCareers/pdfs/Volume_3_Number_2.pdf
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Thanks Dentdreamer for sharing this important piece of information. The link was very helpful 👍
Does anyone know if the changes in '13 decks are more geared towards the multiple MCQ style & extended matching. If so then they won't be helpful for prep for exam given in 2011.
Does anyone know if the changes in '13 decks are more geared towards the multiple MCQ style & extended matching. If so then they won't be helpful for prep for exam given in 2011.
Hello..
thanks for sharing a link..really helpful..do u have any idea how many new uestions will be included or every uestions will be of ordering or multiple choices..if any idea..do help me..🙂
so i took part 2's early this month, just found out yesterday i didnt pass, got a 74!, anyway ive already taken wrebs, law and ethics exam, everything is ready to go, just needed to pass part 2's! my question is this, i know on the testing website they say you need to wait 90 days between re-examinations, however im certain ive heard of students being allowed to retake it much sooner than the 90 period. has anyone had this situation or know of anyone thats failed part 2's and been able to re-take it quickly? thanks.
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is the boards a computer adaptive test where the questions get progressively harder when you get one correct?
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You do get a score but its not released. They moved to pass fail system bc in the past the "competitive" nature of some forced them to look for unreleased questions.. Now by not giving a score they are hoping that this goes away. As for specialiing, the best way is to see if you can find an internship as a junior especially in a area you want to specialize and network. If they like you you have a good chance of getting into that program. When I was a freshman a senior got into OS and he ranked in the lower end.
Hi everyone,
I took part I in 2009 and scored 80. I dont think that is a very good score to get admission. I have also passed part II with 77. Now I was thinking maybe I should try to improve my part I score before Jan 1st 2012. Do u all think it will make a difference by trying to improve score? it is going to be pass/ Fail anyway so I am already a PASS????
I took part I in 2009 and scored 80. I dont think that is a very good score to get admission. I have also passed part II with 77. Now I was thinking maybe I should try to improve my part I score before Jan 1st 2012. Do u all think it will make a difference by trying to improve score? it is going to be pass/ Fail anyway so I am already a PASS????
My understanding is that you can no longer retake NBDE just to try and improve your score. So what you earned is what you earned, plus you run the risk of lowering your score. I would be happy with passing and try to improve your application to specialty in other ways like networking and making close friends with the faculty at the specialty program you want to get into.
