The Ultimate Tactical Guide to CARS

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Saturday, December 7, 2024
Learn the tools to crush CARS. No fluff. Just expert-backed strategies to boost your CARS score. Follow this guide, and you will see results. 
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Upcoming Changes to DAT Scoring and Reporting [March 1, 2025]

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Sunday, December 1, 2024
Starting March 1, 2025, the DAT moves to a 3-digit scoring scale (200-600). Exam content stays the same, keep preparing as usual!
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Bootcamp's Biology Notes

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
High-yield, quick DAT focused biology review. Everything you need to get a great bio score, nothing you don’t.
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9-Week Step 1 Study Schedule

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Friday, August 23, 2024
Bootcamp's Step 1 Study Schedule will tell you exactly what to study day-by-day so you're prepared to pass Step 1. Download the Step 1 study schedule here.
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Med School Bootcamp Anki Deck

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Med School Bootcamp is tagged in Anking! Get the Anki decks here.
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How to Pass the INBDE as a Foreign Trained Dentist (2024)

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
This blog post goes over the details of the INBDE and how you can pass as a foreign trained dentist!
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ADA Guidelines Update for the INBDE (Trauma + Prophylaxis)

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Friday, June 2, 2023
Two major updates have occurred recently that affect dental practice: how to handle avulsed teeth, and antibiotics for use in prophylaxis.
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How to Study for the DAT (2024)

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
In this DAT Study Guide I’m going to teach you everything you need to know to ace the DAT. It’ll take you from zero to DAT hero.
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What is a good DAT score?

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
The average score for acceptance is around 20 AA. This is just an average though, a quick look at the ADEA Guide to Dental Schools shows that students get accepted with lower scores as well! 
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When Should I Start Studying for the DAT?

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
The majority of students study for the DAT while enrolled in classes, in the summer between junior and senior year. They start studying around April and take the test in the summer, around June through August. It's challenging, but it isn't anything harder than what you're going to do in dental school, consider it a test run!
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How is the DAT Scored?

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Sunday, November 24, 2024
In this article, we discuss how the ADA scores the DAT and what you can do to improve your score for test day.
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How does DAT Bootcamp Calculate Estimated Scores?

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Many students have asked us how we score our practice tests on DAT Bootcamp. We answer those questions by talking about our scoring system and what the next steps are to prepare for your DAT.
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How to Accurately Predict Your Score on the DAT

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Friday, June 2, 2023
What is the best way to predict my score for the DAT? We address what a student can do to get the best score estimates for his or her DAT.
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How to Improve your Estimated DAT Score

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
You just recently took your first practice test and want to know what you can do to improve your score. In this article, we talk about the one secret to raising your score for future tests and on exam day.
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3 Reasons Why You Need to Use DAT Practice Tests

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Everyone knows taking practice tests is important before your exam day--here are three key reasons why you need to use practice tests to prepare for the DAT!
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What Kind of Scrap Paper Do I Get on the DAT?

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Many students have asked us what type of scrap paper is offered on the DAT. We address the three types of scrap paper you can get in this article.
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New Free 120 NBME Step 1 Explanations [February 2024]

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Monday, November 18, 2024
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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USMLE Step 1 Is Now Pass/Fail. What Does This Mean for You?

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
The USMLE Step 1 exam is now pass/fail. This encourages students to attend lectures, save money on overloading resources, focus on their preclinical curriculum, and create a more solid foundation for the USMLE Step 2 and 3 exams, as well as their future careers.
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How to Use the Tagging System on Bootcamp

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Bootcamp.com uses a unique tagging system where you rate how well you understand a question during review. Learn how to use it to its full potential.
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Must Know Genetic Technologies for the DAT

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Genetics makes up a large portion of the biology section on the DAT. Here is a list of genetic technologies you should definitely know for the DAT.
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NEW Anatomy Bootcamp website and mobile app

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
We’ve created a brand new website and mobile app that makes studying for anatomy even easier.
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Analgesics to Know for the INBDE

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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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Chromosome and Chromatid Numbers during Mitosis and Meiosis

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
A topic in biology that many students find challenging (and is known to appear on the DAT) is the number of chromosomes and chromatids present during the various stages of meiosis and mitosis in eukaryotes.
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What to Do the Day Before the DAT

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
The day of the DAT can be a stressful time, but it’s important to remain confident in your preparation. Knowing exactly what to expect the day you arrive can help ease a lot of the anxiety that comes with taking such a big test.
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When Am I Ready To Take The DAT?

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
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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My Review of the Official ADA DAT Practice Test - Is it Worth it?

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
The ADA offers an official online DAT practice test sold through the Prometric testing site. Is it worth it?
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How To Study Effectively Using DAT Practice Tests

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
It’s pretty simple: how you study will determine how high you score on the DAT. In this strategy lesson, I break down a critical study method “A” students use when taking DAT practice tests.
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How to Use Full Length Test Simulations on DAT Bootcamp

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
In the study schedule, I recommend you complete tests 1-5 as individual practice tests (ex. Biology test 1) and use tests 6-10 as full length tests. 
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2022 BIG UPDATE - NEW DAT Bootcamp website, mobile app, and more

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Friday, June 2, 2023
We’ve created a brand new website and mobile app that makes studying for the DAT even easier. Learn how to transfer your DATBootcamp.com account over to the new site.
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Canadian DAT vs. American DAT Differences

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
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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2022 DAT Biology Test Updates

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
DAT Bootcamp has been updated for the 2022 DAT Bio changes. We’ve done the research for you to find the highest-yield information on the new topics and what comes up most often in the DAT exams.
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Canadian Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK) Preparation Material

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Friday, June 2, 2023
We have received questions for students about whether INBDE Bootcamp can help prepare them for the Canadian dental licensing Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK). Short answer: Yes!
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How to Study for the Canadian NDEB

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Friday, June 2, 2023
Lot of students taking the Canadian NDEB ask if INBDE Bootcamp could help them study. Short answer: Yes! Read here to see how you can use INBDE Bootcamp to help prepare for the Canadian NDEB.
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High Yield Bacteria for the INBDE

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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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Radiographic Bone Lesions To Know for the INBDE

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The first step in creating a differential for a radiographic lesion is to develop a detailed radiographic description and history.
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Pomodoro Technique - The Secret to Beating Procrastination

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Friday, June 2, 2023
Here are some practical tips to beat procrastination, something that I can be too familiar with at times.
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What should I do after getting a low score on my first practice test?

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Friday, June 2, 2023
You completed your first practice test and didn’t score what you were hoping to. Feeling a bit discouraged? That's OK! Here's what to do next.
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INBDE Bootcamp Coupon, Promo Codes & Discounts

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Setting up a group discount for you and your classmates has never been easier! You and your classmates can snag huge discounts by teaming up and taking on your boards together.
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OAT Bootcamp Coupon, Promo Codes & Discounts

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
If you’re a member of a pre-optometry club or society, check with one of your officers to see if you have a discount already set up for your school.
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Where Do I Register to Take the OAT?

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Be sure to follow the steps exactly as specified on the ADA’s website when you register for OAT.
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Are Certain OAT Test Dates Better Than Others?

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
OAT test dates are offered year-round through the Prometric test centers, but I recommend registering early – seats tend to fill up quickly and it’s common for the next available seat to be up to 2 months away!
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How Long is the OAT Test?

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Friday, March 24, 2023
The OAT consists of 4 sections: Survey of Natural Sciences, Perceptual Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Reasoning. The test will take you just about 5 hours to complete.
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What's a good OAT score?

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Friday, June 2, 2023
The average AA for acceptance across all optometry schools is approximately a 320. You can get accepted with a lower OAT score depending on the strength of your application and where you apply.
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How is the OAT scored?

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Each subject is scored on a standardized scale from 200 to 400 points. A score of 300 equates to the 50th percentile in that section. A good OAT score for acceptance is around 320.
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How to Easily Distinguish Ortho, Meta, and Para Directors in EAS Reactions

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Now we need to focus on benzene substituents and how they affect the location of subsequent additions. Here’s a list of the ones you would most likely see.
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Six EAS Reactions You Should Know for the DAT

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
In an Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (EAS) reaction, the benzene ring acts as a nucleophile that attacks an electrophile. The reaction mechanism below outlines the flow of electrons that occurs during all EAS reactions.
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Do I Need to Know Mechanisms for DAT Organic Chemistry?

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
One of the toughest parts of organic chemistry is understanding the mechanisms behind reactions. Immediately, many pre-dental students want to know if they have to go through the same torture as they did in their college organic chemistry classes to memorize these complex reactions.
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Intermolecular Forces Explained

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Here’s a general chemistry concept that frequently appears on the DAT. We’re talking about intermolecular forces, not to be confused with intRAmolecular forces, which bind the atoms within a single particle (i.e. covalent bonds, metallic bonds, ionic bonds).
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Common Ions You Need to Know

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
The DAT general chemistry section expects you to be fluent in chemical compounds. For example, do you know the formula for chromate?
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Digestive Enzymes – An Overview

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Digestive enzymes is a topic frequently tested on the Biology section of the DAT and OAT. Knowing the function of key enzymes, where they are produced, and how they are regulated will translate to easy points come test day.
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Biology Mnemonics To Know For the DAT and OAT

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Friday, May 5, 2023
Mnemonics are a great tool to memorizing large amounts of information quickly. Here are a couple I used to answer some questions on the DAT and OAT.
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