Step I difference btwn NBME an d practice tests!

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wonderland

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:scared:I have a big question.
I have taken practice tests Usmle world and kaplan and made 70-75% in most of my tests. However, I have failed 2 of my NBME practice tests, made one 195 ( 1 month before actual test) and 200 on the real test.
Now my question to you all is that what is the difference between other practice tests and NBME that I can somehow ace the others and ruin the NBME tests??? any input in greatly appreciated
 
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so ... any more information ? you just posted some scores and asked why...

what are you asking for???

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you scored below average for all?
is the NBME detailed report similar to the real test?

did you finish blocks in time-did you have time to read the question? re-read if you didn't understand?

do you not understand what the NBME/USMLE style Qs want?
 
I had couple of extra minutes in all of the sections. Everytime I did an NBME (including the real one) I though it was supereasy but scored low.