Step I How many point did your NBME increase ??

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Ok guys , I was wondering about the average increase in points for NBMES while prepping for the test .

I took NBME 4 two weeks ago and scored 390 . I have two months before the test . Will update as I progress .

I recommend everyone take an NBME as a startingf point .

Does anyone want to share their nbme variations ...

ps - it was a shocker to see a 390 when everyone talks about 550 + on the nbme . But I guess we all got to start somewhere .

So -- the floor is open ..this can become the NBME progress thread ...anyone care to share their nbme experiences ?...even folks who took the test can contribute ..

thanks
 
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just so you could get the most bang for your buck, i wanted to mention that most people who report their scores in the 'official 2007/2008 step 1 score' threads also mention their NBME scores along with when during their prep they took them.

Good Luck
 
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NBME1 = 410 (after 4 weeks)
NBME2 = 390 (after 5 weeks)
NBME4 = 470 (after 8 weeks)
NBME3 = 450 (after 10 weeks, 6 days prior to my test date)

Ended up with a Step1 Score of 227/95.
 
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MaxMoonMD said:
NBME1 = 410 (after 4 weeks)
NBME2 = 390 (after 5 weeks)
NBME4 = 470 (after 8 weeks)
NBME3 = 450 (after 10 weeks, 6 days prior to my test date)

Ended up with a Step1 Score of 227/95.
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great work ..
two quick question s- how did u manage to raise your scores so dramatically?
any particluar materials u found helpful ?

also , was your total study time 10 weeks and 6 days ? do u feel that if you waited another week or 2 , your score would have dropped ?

thanks in advance
 
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NBME 4- 570 (5 weeks before exam, 0 weeks studyin')
NBME 5- 750 (3 weeks before exam, 2 weeks studyin')
NBME 3- 690 (1.5 weeks before exam, 3.5 weeks studyin')

*for what its worth, I thought NBME 5 seemed a little too straight forward, especially compared to NBME 3. As far is correlating with scores, haven't gotten them back yet.
 
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Pascal8 said:
we are waiting for u to raise it at least 100 points ...
remeber the deal ? UW + FA + BRS/RR , BRS PHYS
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Yes sir,

the more I stick to the plan the more I am convinced it is the way to go, as soon as I finish all UW path/pathphys and phys I will take my second NBME to confirm there is improvement.
 
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Started at 440 (form1) before studying, ended at 660 (form3) after studying for 4 weeks. Scored a little above my form3 score on the real thing.

Key: tons of questions, BRS Path and Phys, FA, plenty of sleep, exercise.

Good luck!
 
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AlbertConstable said:
Started at 440 (form1) before studying, ended at 660 (form3) after studying for 4 weeks. Scored a little above my form3 score on the real thing.

Key: tons of questions, BRS Path and Phys, FA, plenty of sleep, exercise.

Good luck!
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wow .... I would be happy with half of your increase ...going from a 390 to a 490 would be sweet ..
 
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