Rainbow Dash's test is based on the US Military's ASVAB.
During Pinkie's rap video, Pinkie wears an alarm clock necklace similar to Flavor Flav of Public Enemy. She also wears a fedora similar to those worn by Run-D.M.C.
This is the first time Tara Strong voiced another character besides Twilight Sparkle. She voiced the pegasus mare who dressed as Colonel Purple Dart during the flashback of Twilight and Rainbow's flight.
Friendship Report: Rainbow learned everyone has their own special way of studying and no way is better than the other.
Spike appears but does not speak.