Well, class is almost over and I've got a lot of studying to do (don't we all). I've mapped out my plan and would love some feedback. I'm aiming for about a 230 on Step 1. I'm a decent student, but my school is very good at teaching stuff too extraneous for Step 1, and not focusing on the core stuff that's definitely going to be on the test.

I'm hoping to put in about 12 hours a day, though 8-10 is probably more realistic. I'm also going to do 50 random Qbank questions every day, unless I do a full test that day.

My schedule is attached. Any thoughts at all on this would be hugely appreciated. Thank you!

I think you should add more questions to your schedule routine. 50/day isn't enough

I think you should add more questions to your schedule routine. 50/day isn't enough
OK, thanks. I'd read 50/day in a few places, but I can try to do 100/day if time permits.

Any other thoughts? I'll certainly pay attention to anything you have to say.

OK, thanks. I'd read 50/day in a few places, but I can try to do 100/day if time permits.

Any other thoughts? I'll certainly pay attention to anything you have to say.


I agree with bigfrank. Do as many questions as you can. And, push yourself. If you find that you are finishing blocks early then add more questions to the block with the same amount of time. Build your endurance. It will serve you well on test day.

I think you should add more questions to your schedule routine. 50/day isn't enough


Is 50 questions from QBANK / day adequate if this is supplemented with questions from other sources, such as BRS Path, BRS Phys, and Robbins Review of Pathology?

Is 50 questions from QBANK / day adequate if this is supplemented with questions from other sources, such as BRS Path, BRS Phys, and Robbins Review of Pathology?
I think so. QBank is not the "be all, end all" but is a good source. Just be sure to exhaust all question sources you can find (i.e., NBME paid exams, WebPath, etc.)

I think so. QBank is not the "be all, end all" but is a good source. Just be sure to exhaust all question sources you can find (i.e., NBME paid exams, WebPath, etc.)


thanks! and thank you for reminding me about WebPath!