Now I Play The Waiting Game

So about a week ago I took the National Dental Hygiene Board exam. This was a seven and a half hour exam (luckily it didn't take me the full time thank goodness) that covered two and a half years worth of material. The first part consisted of 200 multiple choice questions on a variety of subjects. Questions ranged from obviously easy, to I have NEVER heard this before in my life so I am taking a shot in the dark. The second portion was 150 multiple choice questions based on 15 case studies. This part I thought was a BEAST! It was so hard to keep each case straight.

Our school decided to have us take the exam in July instead of the usual time of March. They wondered if the extra study time would help to improve the passing rate, reduce mid semester stress, and increase our scores. I however felt it very challenging to study after graduation. The first part of my summer has been dedicated to reviewing for this exam. I also felt like I did not retain any of the information that I had reviewed except for the things I read the week before the exam. However I feel as though I have passed (passing is considered a 75 or better). I talked with other student following the exam and found that I had the same answers to questions as others. Hopefully this is a good sign. They also curve the exam and throw out questions. I hope that this will only benefit me and my score. Now I just have to wait patiently for six to eight weeks for my results.

After the exam I treated my self to a much needed pedicure. This was the perfect way to destress and forget about the exam.