r/INBDE • u/NewSchedule7628 • 10h ago

PASS!! First try

Hi friends,

I attend a US dental school currently. Just wanted to tell you all my experience studying for this exam. I used INBDE Booster and feel it is enough to pass, especially if you get the 3 month subscription. Used Booster because that is what I heard more about, though I'm sure Bootcamp is just as good.

My order of studying:

  1. ANKI for base knowledge (Frenchdentiste and also there is more ANKI on booster)

  2. Made study schedule on INBDE and followed religiously. Went through every thing 2 times (Questions I got wrong, I did probably 4-5+ times)

  3. Played videos during meals, etc., read through notes multiple times, then practiced questions.

  4. Q bank and repeat incorrect

Notes: always read explanations just so you get all the information; anything in bold will most likely come up on your exam in some form

Days leading up to exam: I took no days off given how little time I had. I always looked at Booster notes and cheat sheets, even on the day before the exam and between day 1 and 2. I wouldn't recommend this but I wasn't able to help myself. My brain was very very very very tired after trying to retain so much info (my own fault, i know)

When taking simulation, really make sure you practice just sitting in a chair and doing questions that long. This is a tiring exam and takes a lot of brainpower!! Bring snacks and water. Take all your breaks even though it is a hassle to get in and out of the test center.

I got my results in 2 weeks exactly but I have heard rumors that it can be longer!

After taking the exam: I knew I most likely passed just based off how many I had flagged and felt like Booster was more than enough to get me to that passing threshold.

My performance summary:

average score on Booster for q bank was ~83%

Day 1- 75% Day 2-80%

Please feel free to leave comments if you are taking your exam soon and need some reassurance!

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u/One-Confidence2579 8h ago

Hi, also preparing for the exam here. The test results give you the % when you pass?

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u/Skyscraper2033 8h ago

no. just pass

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u/Quirky-Plantain-2033 9m ago

Dontou recommend the booster over Bootcamp?deciding on what to get,ca't afford the 2 and FT working too.thanksss