Step II Does anyone study the day before CK?

[rule out normal]

I am considering doing a half day.

 

[evilbooyaa]

Yes, i did. Obviously all review of notes I made and flashcards, but I still studied.

 

[chet]

As a general rule, nothing you study the day before will ever show up on any test. . .ever.

 

[mwalker394]

As a general rule, nothing you study the day before will ever show up on any test. . .ever.

Hahaha don't be so sure! The morning of, I had the whim to look up the glycogen storage diseases really quick to remind myself of them. I started laughing to myself during the test when I got a Von-Gierke question...

Having said that, I never study the day before.

 

[mybubbles14]

I did 2-3 hours reading over uworld notes and HY chapters in secrets

 

[Monterosso]

I did an offline practice NBME in the morning, light reviewing, and relaxed after 4p.

 

[smashweights]

I spend the day golfing before major exams. Don't touch an ounce of study material. Did it before MCAT and Step 1 and was very happy with the results and I'll be doing it this coming Monday before Step 2 CK on Tuesday. And yes, I suck at golf but it kills an entire day, I take a non-medical friend so I'm not tempted to talk about material, it's relaxing, and I'm tired enough from walking the course that sleeping the night before an exam is no problem.

I do 10 practice questions the morning of just to warm up but don't check the answers so I don't get disheartened if I get as lot wrong.

YMMV but personally I think being calm and relaxed on test day is more valuable than one more study day after weeks of nonstop learning. I don't understand the folks who are chugging RedBull at the testing site frantically flipping through First Aid.

 

[kkinase]

Just reviewed topics I was weak in and skimmed over biostats

 

[JJtheMD]

Take the day off! Watch an awesome movie! Make sure your relaxed so you can get a good days sleep before the exam.