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Can I upgrade to your new web-based platform from the software?
Our current plans are now for the web-based platform which provides the advantage and benefit of being able to access your DAT Preparation from any of your personal devices including your desktop, laptop, iPhone, iPad and Android devices for up to 6 months. The subscriptions do not auto-renew after six months, so if you would like to continue after 6 months, you would have to renew your plan manually.

If you are on our other platform where you installed software on your actual computer, you can upgrade to our web-based platform which enables you to access it from any of your personal devices including mobile by upgrading at https://app.crackthenbde.com/purchase. Once you obtain membership, the system will onboard you to our new platform which enables you to access your software from any of your devices including mobile; and you'll receive access to our latest version which equips you with more tools and resources to help you score high and pass your dental boards.

Basics

What does "Crack the NBDE" do?"Crack the NBDE" is a powerful software tool that prepares you for the National Board Dental Examination. Improve your chances of passing the grueling NBDE exam on the first try with our well-proven and successful course. You will find out exactly what you need to know and how to prepare yourself. To boost your scores for the National Board Dental Examination, we equip you with the largest arsenal of "real-life" NBDE Mock Exams to put your knowledge to the test and the means to simulate the National Board Dental Examination by mirroring what you can expect on test day. You will become familiar with the makeup and format and learning through rationales behind each answer through dynamic explanations and learning through the in-app Wikipedia. The end-result is that you will be ready for the big day and hit a home run!
Will "Crack the NBDE" estimate my score?"Crack the NBDE" will estimate and predict what you will score on your actual NBDE. "Crack the NBDE"is a realistic predictor of what you will earn on your National Board Dental Examination. Over the course of taking the "Crack the NBDE" Practice exams, you will see a significant improvement in your scores and performance giving you the assurance and confidence you need for test day. Our programs have stood as an icon for students preparing for their exams since our service has helped catapult the scores of many of our clients which has allowed them to gear their studies to achieve a stellar score on the actual exam.
How will "Crack the NBDE" help me improve my scores?Discover your strengths and weaknesses by employing our comprehensive analysis. Comprehensive analysis is conducted after the test to help you analyze your strong and weak subject areas, how much time you dedicated per question, how many times you changed your answer and a myriad of other tools that will assess your overall testing strategy. You'll also see how other dental students are performing so you can step up your game!
Can I access my portal from any of my personal devices?If you are on our web-based platform, you can use it on any of your personal devices including iPhone, iPad, Android or your laptop or desktop. Your data all syncs. If you are on our software-based platform, you can only use and activate it on one device.
Do I need an internet connection to use the program?Yes this is a web-based program so you will need an internet to log into your account.
How many times will I be able to take each test?You can take the Full-Length tests as many times as you wish to help you prepare for the National Board Dental Examination.
Does "Crack the NBDE" have a score guarantee?If you demonstrate that you have taken our exams with passing scores, and still do not pass, we have you covered. As a testament to showing you how much we care for your success on the National Board Dental Examination, we provide all of our dental students with a pass guarantee! If you do not pass the real NBDE, we’ll credit you back. You will need to demonstrate that you took and passed all of our tests the first time around (in actual testing conditions) and have used "Crack the NBDE" for at least a month. We can offer this guarantee because of our wonderful track record and the fact that dental students and dentists have trusted and relied on us for over 10 years. We are confident that our ground-breaking preparation tools, programs and our amazing 'Crack the NBDE' service will help you gain the ultimate edge that you deserve on the National Board Dental Examination!
How long are your memberships?Our NBDE Prep Packs provide you with 6 months of full unlimited access from any of your personal devices including iPhone, iPad, Android and your laptop and desktop computer. We will NOT automatically renew your subscription.
Is my personal information safe?We will NEVER sell or distribute personally identifiable information from any email messages or accounts to third parties. That's our committment all the way to the grave!
What is the policy for refunds?We firmly believe in and stand behind our product 100% and are available to answer pre-sales and support related items within 24 hours. Due to the nature and delivery of electronic goods, all sales are final.

Purchasing

How quick will I receive my order?You'll receive instant access to your account. Your login credentials will be emailed to you.
Any deals if my dental school class wants to sign up?Yes we provide bulk discounts to group orders consisting of more than 10 people. Please reach out to us if you want to set up a group deal for your class.
How can I give "Crack the NBDE" as a gift/present?You're a great parent! We have many parents who secure "Crack the NBDE" for their son or daugther. Often we have boyfriends/girlfriends/fiances getting the packages for their loved ones. First, place your order on our website using your information. Then email us from below so we can modify it to the recipient of the gift. You can also request us to deliver the great news to them that they have a gift waiting for them or you can do the honors... they'll love you either way!

Using

Will I be able to pause the test?The objective and purpose of "Crack the NBDE" is to help you simulate the NBDE exam under realistic conditions. In our web-based platform, you can click on the timer at the top right to pause it. On the software platform, we do not provide this capability.
Where do I view the explanations in my package?First you must take a test, save it and it will show up in your Saved Test Results log for you to review.
What is the correlation of my practice scores vs real test?We do NOT collect any of your practice examination scores on "Crack the NBDE". Furthermore, many students do not report to us their final NBDE Scores.Therefore, we cannot make any direct correlations. What we can say is that over the past decade, the students that have prepared for the National Board Dental Examination after incorporating "Crack the NBDE" into their preparation regimen have achieved stellar scores. They often report back to us with great testimonials praising us for "Crack the NBDE" after they have taken the National Board Dental Examination. Historically, "Crack the NBDE" has been one of the best predictors of your actual National Board Dental Examination. Generally, based on past records, if you can pass Crack the NBDE, you should pass the actual National Board Dental Examination. Our questions tend to fall more on the rigorous side and students have tended to score several points higher on the actual exam, but this can vary depending on numerous factors.

Because "Crack the NBDE" provides the most enriching and realistic experience for the National Board Dental Examination mimicking and mirroring the exact testing platform which you will experience on test day, dental students are very quick to suggest "Crack the NBDE" as one of the best resources. If you have talked to a student who has taken the National Board Dental Examination, it is highly likely they have used "Crack the NBDE".

We cannot predict what the National Board Dental Examination will present you on test day, so our team has devised a variety of questions to cover the spectrum of questions they may ask. As a result, you are well-prepared if they throw you a curve ball. By mastering how the testing interface works and simulating a test under actual testing conditions, you will become more efficient and confident in your skills. Through your progression with "Crack the NBDE", you will see an improvement in your performance.
How are my exam scores tabulated?The grading rubric is based on the only released document that outlines raw score conversion to a standard score for each section. That is, the number of questions received correct is converted to a scaled score. Because this is the only document to our disposal that reveals the scoring scale to date, we were obliged to use this rubric to calculate your score per section. We do our best to provide you with an accurate analysis of your performance based upon what we were given and we hope it will prove invaluable in your preparation to conquer the exam. Generally, students have found our practice exams to be more challenging and tend to score roughly 8-13 points higher on the actual exam. Therefore, do not get discouraged with the scores you receive on Crack the NBDE, but use it as a tool to help you assess your time management, strengths and weaknesses as well as aiding you in navigating around the testing module. If the exam report says you passed our mock exam, it should give you a signal of confidence that you will pass the actual NBDE too. Our software will also enable you to compare how you performed on each test relative to other students across the world.
How can I get my automatic updates to the newest versions?One of the many perks of being a customer is that you receive free automatic updates streamlined seamlessly to your device so you are never left with an outdated version. For our web-based platforms, these updates are streamlined to you seamlessly. For our software-based platform users, click on the "Updates" icon inside the program periodically. We encourage you to spread the word about "Crack the NBDE". Without your support, we would be unable to provide the free updates and upgrades we routinely design and provide to you to help you gain the leverage you deserve. We have more exciting things in the pipeline and we certainly appreciate you growing our family by telling more people about "Crack the NBDE".

Software Troubleshooting (only for 2016 users and before)

Is it normal when my taskbar and dock bar disappears?Yes, this is normal as the program is emulating the actual interface you will experience on testday. Your taskbar ("Start Bar") or dock bar will reappear after you have closed "Crack the NBDE".
How do I resolve a stuck "Checking for Updates"?This is very rare. Usually because of a firewall/router issue. Email us so we can send you instructions to quickly get the latest updates.
How do I access the explanations?After you take an exam, go into the Analysis mode and double click on a Question. Click on "TEXT Help" button to see the detailed explanation for the question.
What's my licensing key policy? Why an invalid license?The software will not work if you change your computer or wipe your computer. If you do any of these, you will lose permanent access. We cannot recover it for you. This is spelled out in the End-User License Agreement that you agreed to before installing the software which states: "Licensee understand that software may not work and another license key may need to be repurchased if there is any alteration of the Software and/or user-intervention in modification of computer hardware which may cause the disk drive serial number to be altered and not match the original serial number that was stored on the licensor's licensing server. Licensor is not responsible nor liable for any alteration of the software and/or user-intervention in modification of computer hardware that prevents full operation of software."

As such, should you wipe, reformat, restore your hard drive; or get a new computer; the software will be unusable and the warranty is void. We aren't able to provide recovery if you've voided the warranty. Your only option is to obtain a new license by upgrading at https://app.crackthenbde.com/purchase. Once you obtain membership, the system will onboard you to our new platform which enables you to access your software from any of your devices including mobile; and you'll receive access to our latest version which equips you with more tools and resources to help you score high on your NBDE Exam.
How do I to still access your old account system?If you are on our software platform, you can login to your account using this link
Can I upgrade to your new web-based platform from the software?Our current plans are now for the web-based platform which provides the advantage and benefit of being able to access your DAT Preparation from any of your personal devices including your desktop, laptop, iPhone, iPad and Android devices for up to 6 months. The subscriptions do not auto-renew after six months, so if you would like to continue after 6 months, you would have to renew your plan manually.

If you are on our other platform where you installed software on your actual computer, you can upgrade to our web-based platform which enables you to access it from any of your personal devices including mobile by upgrading at https://app.crackthenbde.com/purchase. Once you obtain membership, the system will onboard you to our new platform which enables you to access your software from any of your devices including mobile; and you'll receive access to our latest version which equips you with more tools and resources to help you score high and pass your dental boards.

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