I'm not ready. What do I do?

[Curlyfriez12]

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I take Step 1 on June 25th, but I feel very underprepared. I have gone over first aid with DIT once. Read (not actually answered) the USMLE world qbank questions and explanations; but when I do take a 46 question test on the qbank, I score about 50%. I plan on taking an NMBE practice test tomorrow.

I am not lazy, I just didnt have time to study enough, for personal reasons.

Should I bite the bullet and just take Step 1 on the 25th? Or should I postpone it?

Again, I feel very underprepared. Please share your opinion.

Thanks

 

[frankyazz]

Your personal reasons don't make up for a failing/poor step 1 score. Just push it back.

 

[Go Ducks]

Postpone! This test will play a big role in determining the rest of your life. A fail will royally screw things up for you. Don't take it unless you feel reasonably prepared.

 

[Chaoticsheath]

Depends on what score you are shooting for. let's see what the nbme says.

 

[Curlyfriez12]

I've postponed STEP 1 since I am barely passing the NBME practice tests. Thank you for your responses

 

[ohyeahbaby]

I've postponed STEP 1 since I am barely passing the NBME practice tests. Thank you for your responses

did you do a whole practice NBME test and finish it and get your score? I ask because a lot of times it's hard to know how prepared or underprepared you are, and you just might surprise yourself.

But, I totally understand. I also had to reschedule, and will therefore unfortunately miss my first rotation

 

[Curlyfriez12]

did you do a whole practice NBME test and finish it and get your score? I ask because a lot of times it's hard to know how prepared or underprepared you are, and you just might surprise yourself.

But, I totally understand. I also had to reschedule, and will therefore unfortunately miss my first rotation

I've had to do the same with my first rotation. Good luck