Help with plan for upcomming weeks

[HiddenTruth]

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Ok, so I have spent endless amount of time reading through my primary review sources. I have also spent tons of time annotating sucjects which are more memorization, i.e micro, pharm, biochem. So, I am not sure what to do. I have read through the books once in great detail and annotated, and re-read many sections while reading other subjects, with the exception of path(which I have odne mutiple times). So, should I just stick with my FA now to keep reviewing and memorizing, or should I go back and read my primary sources for pharm, micro, biochem (the subjects I have heavily annoated). The thing is, I work really well by repetion, and I think I can literally re-write these sections in FA from memory if I spend time doing these everyday. But, I would spend too much time re-reading these bigger books, and may miss out on memorizing all this crap in FA. I am planning on re-reading my bigger books for the big subjects..phys/path for sure, plus subjects which I didn't really annotate that heavily in GA, like immuno. I want to make sure I do this rightm because the time is creeping--will really appreciate your guys' input--esp. from the big dawgs here, u know who u all are. 😉 Oh, I have about 6-7 weeks to go. Thanks.

 

[p53]

Ok, so I have spent endless amount of time reading through my primary review sources. I have also spent tons of time annotating sucjects which are more memorization, i.e micro, pharm, biochem. So, I am not sure what to do. I have read through the books once in great detail and annotated, and re-read many sections while reading other subjects, with the exception of path(which I have odne mutiple times). So, should I just stick with my FA now to keep reviewing and memorizing, or should I go back and read my primary sources for pharm, micro, biochem (the subjects I have heavily annoated). The thing is, I work really well by repetion, and I think I can literally re-write these sections in FA from memory if I spend time doing these everyday. But, I would spend too much time re-reading these bigger books, and may miss out on memorizing all this crap in FA. I am planning on re-reading my bigger books for the big subjects..phys/path for sure, plus subjects which I didn't really annotate that heavily in GA, like immuno. I want to make sure I do this rightm because the time is creeping--will really appreciate your guys' input--esp. from the big dawgs here, u know who u all are. 😉 Oh, I have about 6-7 weeks to go. Thanks.

You have too much time on your hands. Since you have 6-7 weeks to go I highly recommend taking three days to a week off by doing absolutely nothing. Go to Vegas or something (it works for me). I'll give you an analogy. Indy Cars take a pit stop to refuel. Most of us here study 4-5 weeks because those are the cards that we are dealt. Thus, we can go nonstop without refueling (weekends are off me) since it is a much shorter span. You are in a different situation for some odd reason.

You can't fool anybody, you have been studying since April nonstop (that means at least 13+ weeks of studying). Cool it. The last thing you want is to run out of gas before your exam due to burnout. Trust me, with 6-7 weeks, you can take time off to relax. Plus, when you come back from your vacation you will increase your studying productivity. Your mind clarity is what is going to pay you the most dividends on test day.

Take my advice, it makes sense. Don't let it bother you that p53 is the one giving you the Right Advice, it is the message you should focus on. Plus, you will be kicking yourself after the exam because many of the questions would have required your reasoning ability rather than any minitiuae you wasted your time for 13+ weeks memorizing from First Aid.

 

[HiddenTruth]

Yea, this is all assuming that I don't burn out, which I haven't thus far, and usually don't. I mean, I spent the last few weeks just trying to re-capture the big picture and learn things which were never taught to me in school (which was a LOT of path)--so I think only now can I start memorizing all the stuff that needs to memorized. But, thanks for your input. I may take a weekend break sometime.

 

[p53]

Yea, this is all assuming that I don't burn out, which I haven't thus far, and usually don't.

Really, how many times have you prepped for Step 1. Your comment here is irrelevant since you haven't taken step 1 before. Just because you didn't burn out for other exams doesn't mean jack for Step 1 preparation. Apples and oranges.

Whatever, Hidden.

Let's be honest, this thread is a veiled attempt to galvanize your motivation to study that is waning. I'm not playing this stupid game anymore. You have my advice.

 

[HiddenTruth]

Let's be honest, this thread is a veiled attempt to galvanize your motivation to study that is waning. I'm not playing this stupid game anymore. You have my advice.

I didn't ask for advice on lack of motivation (that's the last thing I am concerned about at this point). I asked about how I should proceed with my prep. Your initial input was welcomed, and I appreciated your advice with a "thanks". Enough said...

 

[Long Dong]

6-7 weeks left, added to the months you've already been studying 😱 = rocking step 1. I wish i have 6 weeks cuz i'm starting to freak, doing the qbank questions that i got wrong. On second try i'm still getting them wrong.

 

[saiyagirl]

if you've already annotated first aid, there is no point going back to your primary sources.

repitition is key, but you should attack from different angles. if you've already gone through once by discipline, now go through once by organ system.

i would reconsider when you take the exam. if after two weeks of pure repitition, you are starting to peak on your QBank/Practice exam scores--don't wait longer. Take the exam.

There is a diminishing return to how long you study, and eventually it could become detrimental, so keep repeating away until you find that peak, and take the exam within a few days of that. i believe you only need to register with prometric 2 days before you actually take the exam, and rescheduling is free (i think).

 

[Pox in a box]

I actually agree with p53.

Let's see here: June 1, 2005 18:28

 

[chak_de_phatee]

It depends on what score you are looking to get....................from reading your posts I think I know what you are going for.....................the answer is easy JUST THINK WHAT WOULD BF DO???????????? 😀

 

[Long Dong]

JUST THINK WHAT WOULD BF DO???????????? 😀

exactly

 

[p53]

More like what he wants to believe he did.

Now back to person B. Effort is great and dandy. However, the simple fact is not everyone can score a 260+ even with an impeccable 9 month study plan for Step 1. Everyone has a different ceiling.

The most overlooked attribute of a high scorer is innate abilty. Even if this is only 15% of the exam, without it you will not score above a 260. Conversely, if you have a 160+ IQ but don't study effectively to memorize facts you will flunk the exam since 85% of the exam is still recall facts. The percentages are arbitrary to illustrate a point.

Hidden is easy to figure out. He is shooting for 240+.

 

[HiddenTruth]

More like what he wants to believe he did.
He is shooting for 240+.

I am glad you know so much about me, and can gauge my performance from the comments on this forum. You've definately got the IQ for that 260 🙄

I actually agree with your comment. And as illustrated by your arbitrary numbers, effort and work outweigh natural IQ anyday. Granted, you need a combination of both to be the ideal student; however, there are many people who don't have IQ's of 160, but do well on exams like Step 1, simply because it's not an aptitute test, but more of a knowledge base test, while they may have done horrible on SAT's.

 

[p53]

I am glad you know so much about me, and can gauge my performance from the comments on this forum. You've definately got the IQ for that 260 🙄

I actually agree with your comment. And as illustrated by your arbitrary numbers, effort and work outweigh natural IQ anyday. Granted, you need a combination of both to be the ideal student; however, there are many people who don't have IQ's of 160, but do well on exams like Step 1, simply because it's not an aptitute test, but more of a knowledge base test, while they may have done horrible on SAT's.

Fell right into that trap that I set for you with the comment about 240+, your intentions are clear.

You should be feel lucky that Verbal Reasoning will not be tested because you missed two crucial points of my post.

1. You are person B not person A.
2. Herculean Effort and work is still not enough for 260, thus it does measure SOME aptitude. There is an upper limit based on intelligence.

Carry on.

 

[HiddenTruth]

You fell right into that trap that I set for you with the comment about 240+.
You should be feel lucky that Verbal Reasoning will not be tested because you missed two crucial points of my post.

1. You are person B not person A.
2. Herculean Effort and work is still not enough for 260. There is an upper limit based on intelligence.

Carry on.

1. Obviously, I was refferred to as person B!
2. If you go back and read a bit more carefully, I stated that you need BOTH intelligence and strong work ethic to be the ideal [260] student. I don't think I mentioned anywhere that I had one, or the other, or both. Why do many of the threads that you voice your opinions in, end up degenerating with your inane comments?

"Doing well" does not necessarily imply a 260.

 

[Pox in a box]

1. Obviously, I was refferred to as person B!
2. If you go back and read a bit more carefully, I stated that you need BOTH intelligence and strong work ethic to be the ideal [260] student. I don't think I mentioned anywhere that I had one, or the other, or both. Why do many of the threads that you voice your opinions in, end up degenerating with your inane comments?

"Doing well" does not necessarily imply a 260.

First Aid Fact of the day: p53 is a tumor suppressor gene.

 

[p53]

2. If you go back and read a bit more carefully, I stated that you need BOTH intelligence and strong work ethic to be the ideal [260] student. I don't think I mentioned anywhere that I had one, or the other, or both. Why do many of the threads that you voice your opinions in, end up degenerating with your inane comments?

"Doing well" does not necessarily imply a 260.

Check mate.

I did not say that you had one or the other, or neither so why are you bringing this up. There was no basis for bringing up this irrelevant point unless you feel like you have to protect yourself. Stop getting so defensive and do a better job hiding your weaknesses.

My point is that the 240 was a trap to see how you would respond.

 

[Ramoray]

I have about 8 weeks left and i have not nearly made it through FA or my review books but if you have annotated everything and read yoru books twice or what not than it will really be of little good to spend 7 weeks reading FA over and over. I mean youll probably spend 90 percent of the time reading something you already new. I would find a topic that is heavily tested or difficult to understand or one of your weaker topics and do some more ind epth reading on it. Studying something that you KNOW that you do not know guerentees that you are learnign somethign new. I am sure with 7 weeks you will have time to read FA and memorize it enough without only doing that. I would recomend that anyway. good luck

 

[Ramoray]

I see you guys are argueing but doesnt it seem obvious that someone who studies for 10 plus weeks is giong for a 250 type score? I mean i had 11 weeks and i studied my ass off all year and ya sure in my head id lvoe a 250 but i know it aint happening , not even close. I am sure ill be right in the mean with a 210/220 but i am just saying i think anyoen studying for that long is " def going for a high score' so just sayign its no surprise. so i wasnt sure waht the arguement was about

 

[HiddenTruth]

I have about 8 weeks left and i have not nearly made it through FA or my review books but if you have annotated everything and read yoru books twice or what not than it will really be of little good to spend 7 weeks reading FA over and over. I mean youll probably spend 90 percent of the time reading something you already new. I would find a topic that is heavily tested or difficult to understand or one of your weaker topics and do some more ind epth reading on it. Studying something that you KNOW that you do not know guerentees that you are learnign somethign new. I am sure with 7 weeks you will have time to read FA and memorize it enough without only doing that. I would recomend that anyway. good luck

Thanks dude for your input. Yea, I mean I still haven't done the little subjects, which will take me some time (Embryo, Molec, HY Histo, BS). And, yea I would love to score high, and if it does, it does--if it doesn't, at least I haven't sold myself short. End of story.

 

[Pox in a box]

Thanks dude for your input. Yea, I mean I still haven't done the little subjects, which will take me some time (Embryo, Molec, HY Histo, BS). And, yea I would love to score high, and if it does, it does--if it doesn't, at least I haven't sold myself short. End of story.

n = 1 or 2 on the HY Histo. Are you going to believe 1 or 2 people and waste a day away?

 

[HiddenTruth]

n = 1 or 2 on the HY Histo. Are you going to believe 1 or 2 people and waste a day away?

Might as well read it if I have the time. Can't hurt, I imagine. Plus, I glanced through it, and it actually looks pretty integrated.

 

[smgilles]

n = 1 or 2 on the HY Histo. Are you going to believe 1 or 2 people and waste a day away?

If I would not have read HY histo I would not been able to answer 3-4 bone related questions on my test. That booked helped with around 6 questions. I realize it is only 6/350, but I figured every question counts. If you have the time Hidden I would recommend reading it one time through.