Help! Step1 in a week and just did horrible on NBME

[DarkShadow89]

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Hey guys I lurk a lot here but now I need some advice. Just took NBME 13 and got 183 on it. My Step1 date is next week. What should I do? I want my score to be around average.

 

[J ROD]

Sounds like you need to reschedule and tell us more about what you have done to prepare. Sounds like you got some work to do pronto

 

[DarkShadow89]

I did Kaplan(I thought it took up too much time), went thru UWorld at 60% right :/. Got my first aid with all my notes in there after uworld. I feel like whatever I learn last week just goes out the window and I'm just forgetting stuff.

 

[J ROD]

If you already did UW then you need to use something like Rx and maybe do UW again. I think something like a combo of DIT and Rx will help you get a stronger base. I think you need to push the test back at least a month. And take more NBMEs once you are done building a better base. I liked DIT for getting my the basics of FA.

 

[Ismet]

I feel like whatever I learn last week just goes out the window and I'm just forgetting stuff.

You're burned out.

I think at this point you really should push it back. Failing an NBME means you're not ready to take the exam, especially not one that's a week away. If you can afford pushing it back a month, do so. Once you've secured the new test date, take 1-2 days completely off and recharge. Maybe take 1 full day off, nothing Step/school related, then spend the next day creating your plan of attack.

 

[DarkShadow89]

I sent an email to my Dean to see if I can move my test back. Thanks guys! I'll keep you guys updated if you want

 

[sjonies88]

Adding Pathoma and going over your UWorld incorrects (and even your corrects, if time allows) would also help!

 

[Jlaw]

NBME's can be 10-15 points off on either side but if you got a 183 there is no way you would score any better than passing and there is a good chance you would fail. 60% on uworld if done on random is worth a 220 so may know your stuff and just bombed for some reason....If thats a legit 60% then take another NBME or UWSA and see if you are near your goal, if not then you should come up with a new study plan. Good luck.

 

[Transposony]

Live to fight another day!
or in other words "tactical retreat".

 

[DarkShadow89]

Alright so I have talked to the Dean and he was ok with me to reschedule. The problem right now is finding any dates from like 4 weeks from now. There are zero spots which got me a little stress. I hate playing the waiting game and trying to find a seat for the exam.

 

[J ROD]

Alright so I have talked to the Dean and he was ok with me to reschedule. The problem right now is finding any dates from like 4 weeks from now. There are zero spots which got me a little stress. I hate playing the waiting game and trying to find a seat for the exam.

Look around in cities that are close.......several in my class had to take it about 100 miles away in a larger city that had more spots.

 

[Transposony]

Alright so I have talked to the Dean and he was ok with me to reschedule. The problem right now is finding any dates from like 4 weeks from now. There are zero spots which got me a little stress. I hate playing the waiting game and trying to find a seat for the exam.

I don't think getting a date is going to the major problem BUT climbing from 183 to 228 in 4 weeks will.
You need to post your various % ages in order for us to help you out in planning the best course of action.