part 1 score 80 . should i even try to go ahead?

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[saara]

hi
dnt get disappointed give ur toffel exam and start applying in d universties.i remember ur exams was on 22feb ur result cam sos early.welll wish u best of luck for ur future.

 

[teeth78]

just got my part 1 score ..composite score of 80. Am just totaly blank.. dont know what to do? honestly should i even apply to colleges with this score ? has anyone ever got admitted with this score. have a decent gpa of 3.7 ..not taken the toefl yet. all views are welcome as i really need to decide wether to drop the whole usa idea now 🙁

Youve got a good GPA...sometimes you never know...just apply to colleges and see what happens!
ALl the best!

 

[dentistpulse]

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[amolar]

Congrats dentistpulse, thats a great score, can I asl what was your score break down please. thank you

 

[start6030]

hmmmm...and wt abt me ?🙁

score of 84 and toefl 109...still confused... should i apply or jst go for part 2 first ?😕

 

[amolar]

U Rock start6030, 84 is going to get u admission for sure ;-)
Can u share the break down of your score, that is if you like. Thank you and good luck.

 

[amanbds]

Friends what abt me????
Nbde part 1 = 81, Gpa = 3.2, 1 year observer ship in U.S.A
preparing for toefl.....

 

[nikhil kapoor]

Friends what abt me????
Nbde part 1 = 81, Gpa = 3.2, 1 year observer ship in U.S.A
preparing for toefl.....

aman-wow!1year observership!!!
where did u do it??an how much did u pay?was it at a university or a local dentist?

 

[amanbds]

He is a local dentist..I have H4 visa so can't get money..
can u advise me what should I do????
prep for part 2 or what?????

aman-wow!1year observership!!!
where did u do it??an how much did u pay?was it at a university or a local dentist?

 

[nikhil kapoor]

He is a local dentist..I have H4 visa so can't get money..
can u advise me what should I do????
prep for part 2 or what?????

do well in your toefl an try applying,gpa is decent enuf
so u should get thru,i know a few people who have got in wid a 80 score
i asked you abt ur obsevership!
where did u do it?at a local dentist or a university??an how much did you pay?not they payin you.HOW MUCH YOU PAID?

 

[amanbds]

I m in connecticut and he is a local dentist.. it's just observership so it's free....

do well in your toefl an try applying,gpa is decent enuf
so u should get thru,i know a few people who have got in wid a 80 score
i asked you abt ur obsevership!
where did u do it?at a local dentist or a university??an how much did you pay?not they payin you.HOW MUCH YOU PAID?

 

[appu09]

do well in your toefl an try applying,gpa is decent enuf
so u should get thru,i know a few people who have got in wid a 80 score
i asked you abt ur obsevership!
where did u do it?at a local dentist or a university??an how much did you pay?not they payin you.HOW MUCH YOU PAID?

you dont have to PAY anything to get observership...just go to local dentists and tell them abt urself and drop off your resume...

 

[appu09]

I m in connecticut and he is a local dentist.. it's just observership so it's free....

where in CT are you??I am in Hartford,ct.... definitely start preparing for part 2...it will help a lot....try and join some volunteering organisations like red cross or make a wish foundation....theres gonna be a big dental camp in april in CT follow this link http://www.csda.com/ctmom/ctmom.html ..you can volunteer as dental assistant at this camp...and also when u take a letter from your dentist ask him to mention that u voluntarily at times help him out as an assistant.... all these things make a difference to your resume....

 

[im99]

hi i took my exam recently and got my score of 85.😕
my GPA is 3.7
and i want to apply to the dental schools this year ie 2011 for 2012. now the problem is,i do not have any work experience and i want to observe some practicing dentist in the US.
Q1- can i observe in the US on a visitor visa(b1/b2) ? ( like is there any new rule or something that doesnt allow us to observe in a clinic...i have heard abt it but not sure)
Q2- i took my toefl in sept 2009 and have a score of 103. should i be taking it again?? just that is doesnt get expired by sept 2011 and since i will be applying this year i would need it valid!! please advise on this too
Q3- how much does it matter whether i have /dont have any US dental clinical exposure/experience?? like what if i practice/shadow a dentist in my own country??
thanksa lot for ur advice.. 🙂

 

[dentist4ever]

you might want to take the toefl again. Since most school ask you to send them your score directly, by then it might expire.
As for shadowing in a dental clinic, there is no rule said you can't do it. Just you can't get paid to work since you only have B visa not H-1.
Work and shadowing experience is important. All the interviews I been invited all asked me about working experience. Try to call your local dental office, offer to help out for free. Some might open the door for you.
Hope this helps.

 

[yashica]

My friend took the exam recently and got a score of 79, toefl 109,gpa-3.4,
should she bother applying to universities, please everybody give your inputs...should she sit for part 2, please guide

 

[yashica]

My friend took the exam recently and got a score of 79, toefl 109,gpa-3.4,
should she bother applying to universities, please everybody give your inputs...should she sit for part 2, please guide

Hi everyone,
please guide me on this,i am very confused.

 

[appu09]

Hi everyone,
please guide me on this,i am very confused.

apply to schools...prepare for part 2 and update the application later with part 2 scores....start shadowing a local dentist here in US...build your resume...attend CE courses..do some volunteer work including non dental like red cross or something...

 

[Adave1984]

Hey I got a score of 80 on Nbde part 1 and my GPA is 2.6, toefl score is 108. I have 2 yrs experience as a dental assistant at 2 different offices. I am working as an administrator in a dental organization for over a yr. Currently in 2 yr of dental hygiene school. Ist year -3.9 gpa. should i apply for advance placement?

 

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[Green Eyes83]

Hey I got a score of 80 on Nbde part 1 and my GPA is 2.6, toefl score is 108. I have 2 yrs experience as a dental assistant at 2 different offices. I am working as an administrator in a dental organization for over a yr. Currently in 2 yr of dental hygiene school. Ist year -3.9 gpa. should i apply for advance placement?

Hey you should def apply! Youe TOEFFL is pretty high. Everyone is getting a really low score these days.I'm waiting for mine to come . Have you applied anywhere yet?