Nbme vs UWSA ..4 weeks into exam

[kagman]

Got my exam in 4 weeks. I plan on doing NBME 12,16 and UWSA1/2 in the coming weeks. Have done the other 4 online nbmes. I needed advice on the order of taking the mocks I've mentioned above. Should I take 16 now rather than a week into the exam ? How abt the others ?
Thanks

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[Missorleans]

16 is a more accurate predictor than 12, so do you want an accurate representation of where you stand now, or a week out from the exam? I chose to do that one last. Take the UWSAs whenever, just remember they tend to over predict, so don't get complacent after taking them.

 

[Transposony]

Take NBMEs as soon as possible so that you have enough time to recover/learn about the topics you didn't do well on NBMEs.
Do UWSA last (one week) before the test---a higher score is good for the morale before the test.

 

[kagman]

Thanks missorleans and transposony. I think I'll take 16 then, so I can work upon my weaknesses followed by 12 in the last week. I hope to finish uw again in the next 2/3 weeks then
I'll do 12 a week prior and sa 1 and 2 in the last week post doing 12... Will keep sa 1 and 2 as a revision tool along with a read of Fa