How many of you have studied hard, and scored crappy on step 1?

[YouDontKnowJack]

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I guess this is sort of a stupid thread.

But try your best to participate, ok?


So how many of you studied your ass off 18 hours a day......... and then got like a 200 on step 1.



please share how you studied, so that we future test takers can AVOID making your mistake. 👍

 

[Wrigleyville]

We'll let you know when they release our scores. This must be the only computerized test in the universe that doesn't just spit a score out for you on the spot.

 

[bobbybee22]

We'll let you know when they release our scores. This must be the only computerized test in the universe that doesn't just spit a score out for you on the spot.

I thought the GRE also had about a 3 week waiting period...

 

[Wrigleyville]

I thought the GRE also had about a 3 week waiting period...

Doesn't that have a writing section though?

 

[bobbybee22]

Doesn't that have a writing section though?

Perhaps, but actually I can't think of one computer based standardized test that reports your score immediately. Does GMAT?

 

[Wrigleyville]

Perhaps, but actually I can't think of one computer based standardized test that reports your score immediately. Does GMAT?

Indeed. There is an option at the end of the test to have it graded, or you can decide not to have it graded (if you thought you did crappy or whatever). If you click "yes", it flashes your grade up on the screen, and the helpful people at the test center print it out for you.

 

[bobbybee22]

Indeed. There is an option at the end of the test to have it graded, or you can decide not to have it graded (if you thought you did crappy or whatever). If you click "yes", it flashes your grade up on the screen, and the helpful people at the test center print it out for you.

I stand corrected. But thats pretty cool- I guess it will only be a matter of time before the LSAT abandons the paper and pencil.

 

[Samoa]

Doesn't the LSAT have a writing section? That would have to be scored by real people, which would take time.

 

[HamOnWholeWheat]

The GRE has a written section now too (similar to the MCAT). This was a recent change, I think within the past two years. They still give you the instant score report though, you just have to wait for the written results to be graded.

So the USMLE folks really have no excuse in my opinion.

HamOn

 

[bobbybee22]

Doesn't the LSAT have a writing section? That would have to be scored by real people, which would take time.

The writing section on the LSAT doesn't get graded. It's a completely superfluous portion of the exam...

 

[njbmd]

I guess this is sort of a stupid thread.

But try your best to participate, ok?


So how many of you studied your ass off 18 hours a day......... and then got like a 200 on step 1.



please share how you studied, so that we future test takers can AVOID making your mistake. 👍

Hi there,
USMLE Step I study is not about the amount of time but making sure that you review properly. Path, Pharm and Physio are the most represented subjects. Micro, Biochm, Anatomy and Psych are less well represented. You don't want to spend too much time with trying to memorize minutiae but you want to be able to apply your pre-clinical knowledge to clinical scenarios. Memorizers tend to get knocked out on this exam.
njbmd 🙂

 

[CuriousAsHeck]

Perhaps, but actually I can't think of one computer based standardized test that reports your score immediately. Does GMAT?

The DAT gives you your score on the spot.

 

[Pox in a box]

I agree. Stupid thread.

 

[LovingItAll]

I agree. Stupid thread.

Gimmie a freaking break.

The only thing lamer than me taking the time to post this message is you take the time to post yours.

"Stupid post"

 

[Pox in a box]

Gimmie a freaking break.

The only thing lamer than me taking the time to post this message is you take the time to post yours.

"Stupid post"

Same to you. You'll be over it soon.