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Just as a disclaimer, I will not post my scores. This is out of courtesy to those of you who wouldn't want to know. And I agree, as competitive as pre-health students can be, it may not be beneficial to know how well others did. It would only put unnecessary pressure on yourself.
Now, here's what I did, keep in mind that it should just be a reference to you. Everyone studies differently.
Even before step 1, I would suggest you call ADA.org and sign up for a test day. It is to your benefit that you work towards a certain deadline. Dont think you'll just take it when you are ready, the truth is, most people will never feel "ready." You just have to do it.
1. I gathered all the practice tests and questions I have.
2. Made a check list of all the tests and questions I have to go through before the test day. And I estimated how much time I would need to go through them at least twice.
3. I knew I had 3 months. I used the first 3 weeks to go through the ENTIRE kaplan review notes by figuring out how many sections I had to go through every day. To avoid anxiety and jumping between subjects, I followed Kaplan's class syllabus faithfully.
4. In the process of reading, I also started bugging instructors about the questions I had and memorizing stuff I was rusty on or felt was important.
5. By the 2nd month, I had a 70% solid understanding of the material. I started going over practice tests and timed myself everytime I did a full-length.
6. Spent about the same amount of time if not more reviewing the full-lengths. I made sure I knew exactly what I got wrong except for reading comp.
7. The 1st half of the 3rd month, I read the review notes one more time to make sure I get all the nitty greedy detail.
8. Went over some practice tests that I thought were the most difficult for the 3rd time.
9. Relax and did nothing on the very last day before the test.
Throughout the whole time, I ate as healthy as I could and exercised regularly.
I really feel I've explained all I could to you. I guess the best suggestion I could give you is to maintain focused and disciplined. Dont let fear overcome you. Just think that if there can be a dentist located every other block in LA and NYC, you can defintely hop on the band wagon too! AND STAY HEALTHY!
Now, here's what I did, keep in mind that it should just be a reference to you. Everyone studies differently.
Even before step 1, I would suggest you call ADA.org and sign up for a test day. It is to your benefit that you work towards a certain deadline. Dont think you'll just take it when you are ready, the truth is, most people will never feel "ready." You just have to do it.
1. I gathered all the practice tests and questions I have.
2. Made a check list of all the tests and questions I have to go through before the test day. And I estimated how much time I would need to go through them at least twice.
3. I knew I had 3 months. I used the first 3 weeks to go through the ENTIRE kaplan review notes by figuring out how many sections I had to go through every day. To avoid anxiety and jumping between subjects, I followed Kaplan's class syllabus faithfully.
4. In the process of reading, I also started bugging instructors about the questions I had and memorizing stuff I was rusty on or felt was important.
5. By the 2nd month, I had a 70% solid understanding of the material. I started going over practice tests and timed myself everytime I did a full-length.
6. Spent about the same amount of time if not more reviewing the full-lengths. I made sure I knew exactly what I got wrong except for reading comp.
7. The 1st half of the 3rd month, I read the review notes one more time to make sure I get all the nitty greedy detail.
8. Went over some practice tests that I thought were the most difficult for the 3rd time.
9. Relax and did nothing on the very last day before the test.
Throughout the whole time, I ate as healthy as I could and exercised regularly.
I really feel I've explained all I could to you. I guess the best suggestion I could give you is to maintain focused and disciplined. Dont let fear overcome you. Just think that if there can be a dentist located every other block in LA and NYC, you can defintely hop on the band wagon too! AND STAY HEALTHY!
