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I took NMBE 12 in April and scored 166 (before much dedicated studying). I took NMBE 13 last Saturday and scored 202 (380). I just took UWSA 1 and scored a 186. I am freaking out. I was very happy when I saw the big bump in my score in just 4 weeks from NMBE 12-13, but now I'm devastated. My exam is currently scheduled for the 3rd week of June.
 
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I took NMBE 12 in April and scored 166 (before much dedicated studying). I took NMBE 13 last Saturday and scored 202 (380). I just took UWSA 1 and scored a 186. I am freaking out. I was very happy when I saw the big bump in my score in just 4 weeks from NMBE 12-13, but now I'm devastated. My exam is currently scheduled for the 3rd week of June.
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I'm in the same situation. Just remember that a month is a pretty long time to make improvements, so I wouldn't make any drastic decision or panic. Stick to your plan and you'll see improvements. (at least that's what I keep telling myself)
 
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gmr0589 said:
I took NMBE 12 in April and scored 166 (before much dedicated studying). I took NMBE 13 last Saturday and scored 202 (380). I just took UWSA 1 and scored a 186. I am freaking out. I was very happy when I saw the big bump in my score in just 4 weeks from NMBE 12-13, but now I'm devastated. My exam is currently scheduled for the 3rd week of June.
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How have you been studying?
 
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How have you been studying?
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I just finished my first pass through FA, which I did together with Pathoma. My days have consisted of going over the chapter, taking notes/making diagrams/making flashcards. I started doing Rx questions, but then switched to just UWorld, and I've been doing about 50ish questions a days, sometimes topic specific, but mostly random. I have about 70% of Uworld left.
 
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So took NBME 15 yesterday and scored 220, so I'm taking that as a good sign. Exam is in exactly 3 weeks, still have NBME 16-18..should I do all 3/which order to take them? Should I only do 2 more? Thanks!
 
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Yesterday I attempted to take NBME 16 and UWSA#2 back to back to simulate a longer day/exam. I did NBME 16 and one block of the self assessment before I had to stop (something was happening with my car). I finished the UWSA2 this morning.
NBME 16 - 232
USWA 2 - 217

I am concerned. Why such a big discrepancy? Am I just really bad at UWSA??? I thought they were supposed to over-predict.... Exam is in 2 weeks...
 
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Congrats on the big improvement! You came a long way from your first NBME. Perhaps biochem or molecular bio is one of your weaknesses? USWA2 was heavy on that. But like others had said, NBMEs are better predictors than UWSAs. You still got two weeks- lots of time. Take 17 and 18 and you should be golden. If you post in the Class of 2018 Board Study group thread, you will get more opinions. Good luck.
 
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