Step I Diagnostic Test

[WildTumor]

When should I first take a diagnostic exam and which should I use.?

I keep hearing about all sorts of different ones and dont understand the difference: CBSSA, Kaplan, NBME...

Which do you recommend and why?

Thanks,
WT

 

[Steiner]

I know the NBME has ones you can buy for $45 each

https://apps.nbme.org/nsasweb/servlet/mesa_main

You have to be registered with the NBME then click self assessments and there are 6 basic science exams you can take.

don't know about the other ones or when you should take them

 

[Steiner]

It looks like those NBME exams are also the CBSSA exams

 

[Natatiap]

how far in advance would you recommend taking a practice exam? Also how far in advance should we start doing practice questions (Q banks)??

 

[scube]

After reading about how Pollux went about destroying the test it is my firm belief that you can not do too many questions. He did 10000, most just do the about 2000 that are in UW. Start as soon as you feel comfortable.

 

[ENThopeful]

he is also an FMG though with a different education. Most of the people I know who scored in the 260s did about 2-3k questions