Hi guys, I took the part 1 in Jul,04. I studied alone too. I didn't know about the decks and this website until the day before the test date. There was a staff from IU recommened that I take Kaplan course. I studied from Kaplan materials, released tests, and internet search. It took time(about 4 to 5 months), but I made it. I got the result yesterday :anatomy 94, bio/phys 91, micro/patho 94, dent anat 98, and everage 94. That's more than my expectation. I graduated in 1989 in Thailand. I was a moderate student in my class. I think if you keep on going and doing it consistently, you'll surely make it.
I wish all of you luck. 🙂