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The Ultimate Guide to CARS

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Friday, June 26, 2026
Learn how to crush CARS. No fluff. Just tactical strategies to boost your CARS score. Follow this guide, and you will see results. 
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Six EAS Reactions You Should Know for the DAT

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
In an Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (EAS), benzene serves as a nucleophile and attacks an electrophile, with the mechanism illustrating the electron flow shared by all EAS reactions.
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Do I Need to Know Mechanisms for DAT Organic Chemistry?

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
One of the toughest parts of organic chemistry is understanding reaction mechanisms, and many pre-dental students wonder if they’ll need to memorize complex reactions like they did in college.
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DAT Bootcamp Biology Anki Decks

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Many students are using Anki as a replacement for traditional flashcards. Anki utilizes spaced repetition to encourage more frequent active recall, helping cement information.
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How to Use Chad’s Physics Videos

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Chad's physics videos are high-quality resources that can be helpful for OAT preparation. Prioritize practice questions over videos. Learn to use high-yield topics to ace the OAT.
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How to Apply and Prepare for the INBDE

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
When should I take the INBDE? What is the best way to prepare? How do I apply to take the INBDE? Read about the correct steps on how to use INBDE Bootcamp to ace your exam.
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High-Yield Conditions to Know for the INBDE

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The INBDE tests you on a lot of pathological conditions. We compiled a list of high-yield conditions to know for the INBDE.
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USMLE Step 1 Is Now Pass/Fail. What Does This Mean for You?

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, helping students focus on lectures, save on resources, and build a strong foundation for Step 2, Step 3, and their future medical careers.
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Intermolecular Forces Explained

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
A common DAT topic: intermolecular forces—don’t confuse them with intramolecular forces, which bind atoms within a particle (e.g., covalent, ionic, or metallic bonds).
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When Should I Start Studying for the DAT?

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Most students study for the DAT while taking classes, starting in April and testing from June to August. It’s challenging, but a great preview of dental school—think of it as a test run!
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Organic Chemistry Lab Techniques

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Below is a cheat sheet you can use to study organic chemistry lab techniques tested on the DAT.
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What to Expect on the Day of the DAT

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Monday, June 15, 2026
Prepare for the DAT by verifying your test center details, eating a balanced breakfast, and bringing proper IDs. Use breaks wisely, stay calm, and practice with simulations to reduce anxiety.
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New Free 120 NBME Step 1 Explanations [February 2024]

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Free 120 Step 1 questions were updated on June 6th, 2022. These are explanations to the new Free 120 Step 1 questions provided by the NBME.
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Normal Radiograph Anatomy for the INBDE

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Identifying specific structures on radiographs are an important skill for the INBDE. We've written a blog post with important anatomical structures that you should know for the INBDE.
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Canadian DAT vs. American DAT Differences

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Can DAT Bootcamp help me prepare for the Canadian DAT? Short answer: Yes! Canadian students have found DAT Bootcamp super helpful in studying for the Canadian DAT.
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When Am I Ready To Take The DAT?

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
So how do you tell when it is time to take the DAT? There are two ways you can go about it: qualitatively and quantitatively. Both of them work and have their own advantages.
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Analgesics to Know for the INBDE

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
There are different classes of analgesics that can be used to relieve pain, and prescriptions should be individualized to the patient’s comorbidities and pain level.
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DAT Bootcamp's Organic Chemistry Anki Deck

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
This Anki deck is based off of Dr. Mike's Organic Chemistry Review Videos. Download the deck to drill OC concepts.
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Perio Classification for the INBDE

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
In 2017, an update was made to the perio classification system. These are the current guidelines you should use for the INBDE. We’ll go through some sample diagnoses using this system.
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High Yield Bacteria for the INBDE

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
This table is a high-yield list that will allow you to focus on the most important and frequently tested bacteria.
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