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I don't have anything to report, but can you folks please start sharing your NBME/QBank, etc. etc. plus real deal scores so we can see the comparisons!
Thanks!
Thanks!
It was not about what score can get what residency, etc. for me. It was all about the score itself. A high score would have given me confidence and happiness that I could carry with me through the rest of med school. I could look back and feel happy that I accomplished something that only a handful of people could do. You can't be proud of something that thousands upon thousands of other people have. That's why I feel totally mediocre and unremarkable.
Unhappy Score: 239 or less
Neutral Score: 240
Very Happy Score: 250+
Actual Score: 240/99
I'm perfectly f**ing neutral. More goddamn neutrality in my life.
NBME Practice 1 250 (after no studying)
NBME Practice 2 300 (1 week of studying)
NBME Practice 3 340 (I was disappointed)
QBank 96% (I almost didn't take the test cause I wanted 100%)
Actual test 1600
NBME Practice 1 250 (after no studying)
NBME Practice 2 300 (1 week of studying)
NBME Practice 3 340 (I was disappointed)
QBank 96% (I almost didn't take the test cause I wanted 100%)
Actual test 1600
It was not about what score can get what residency, etc. for me. It was all about the score itself. A high score would have given me confidence and happiness that I could carry with me through the rest of med school. I could look back and feel happy that I accomplished something that only a handful of people could do. You can't be proud of something that thousands upon thousands of other people have. That's why I feel totally mediocre and unremarkable.
Unhappy Score: 239 or less
Neutral Score: 240
Very Happy Score: 250+
Actual Score: 240/99
I'm perfectly f**ing neutral. More goddamn neutrality in my life.
free exam: 67% 1 week before real exam
100% QBank 65%
100% USMLEworld 70%
Step 1 : 222 (no idea what the 2 digit score is)
People here will probably think I'm crazy when I say I'm happy with my score, but I seriously seriously seriously thought I failed this exam. Proof: i still have ALL my Step 1 review materials , i.e. haven't sold a single book.
Not to mention I'm a pretty mediocre student, so anything over the national average (even brushingly so), I'm darn happy. I had lobster tonight!!
What a jerk! People who think like this is the reason why some med students in certain med schools stress other people out by being so cutthroat! Don't forget that good step score may only get you the interviews from top residency programs. To get in, you have to prove to the program directors that you have good work ethics and are compassionate to people that need help. Not to mention your third year clerkship grades and recommendation letters. Think about it.
for heaven's sake, grow up. you don't need to be unique to be proud. lots of parents have children in med school, and i doubt that fact prevents any of them from bragging to the neighbors. besides, if pride comes in the form of a number for you, then you have bigger problems than your 240 step 1 score.
Yeah, you have good points. I've had a few hours to think about it. I was being a whiny little cry baby. I remember hating it when I was applying to med school and hearing people say the same things about their mcat score.
Well, that's what's great about SDN, that it can knock you back down to earth if you need it.
That's the big question. It's definitely NOT a percentile, though, and it's sad that the majority of people who get their scores back think it's a percentile without reading the definition right there!But if it's not really a percentile, why do they bother converting a three digit scaled score to another two digit scaled score?
Given the number of ***/99s in here, that 99 isn't a percentile right? From what I read about the USMLE, it's just a "two digit" score where 75 is pass. But if it's not really a percentile, why do they bother converting a three digit scaled score to another two digit scaled score?
Got my score in the mail today!
Goal: 250+
NBME 2: 253 (4 weeks before exam)
NBME 4: 265+ (2 weeks before exam)
NBME 3: 257 (week of exam)
Actual score: 272/99
I'm SHOCKED! By the way, I didn't touch Goljan's audio lectures or book, so they're not necessary to do well! Good luck to all who are still waiting.
Got my score in the mail today!
Goal: 250+
NBME 2: 253 (4 weeks before exam)
NBME 4: 265+ (2 weeks before exam)
NBME 3: 257 (week of exam)
Actual score: 272/99
I'm SHOCKED! By the way, I didn't touch Goljan's audio lectures or book, so they're not necessary to do well! Good luck to all who are still waiting.
Got my score in the mail today!
Goal: 250+
NBME 2: 253 (4 weeks before exam)
NBME 4: 265+ (2 weeks before exam)
NBME 3: 257 (week of exam)
Actual score: 272/99
I'm SHOCKED! By the way, I didn't touch Goljan's audio lectures or book, so they're not necessary to do well! Good luck to all who are still waiting.
Yeah, you have good points. I've had a few hours to think about it. I was being a whiny little cry baby. I remember hating it when I was applying to med school and hearing people say the same things about their mcat score.
Well, that's what's great about SDN, that it can knock you back down to earth if you need it.
Damnnnnnnnnnn!Actual score: 272/99
Got my score in the mail today!
Goal: 250+
NBME 2: 253 (4 weeks before exam)
NBME 4: 265+ (2 weeks before exam)
NBME 3: 257 (week of exam)
Actual score: 272/99
I'm SHOCKED! By the way, I didn't touch Goljan's audio lectures or book, so they're not necessary to do well! Good luck to all who are still waiting.
Got my score in the mail today!
Goal: 250+
NBME 2: 253 (4 weeks before exam)
NBME 4: 265+ (2 weeks before exam)
NBME 3: 257 (week of exam)
Actual score: 272/99
I'm SHOCKED! By the way, I didn't touch Goljan's audio lectures or book, so they're not necessary to do well! Good luck to all who are still waiting.
WOAH! That's freaking awesome. Finally someone in California report getting their score. Looks like I'll be getting mine tomorrow or Monday then. Sucks living in Davis, probably be faster in Sac. I'll be in the Bay Area anyway. Congrats everyone. 272 is just crazy.
I know! I checked my mail box - nothing
and WOW a 272 - I didn't know that existed!!! mother of pangea!!!!
Got my score in the mail today!
Goal: 250+
NBME 2: 253 (4 weeks before exam)
NBME 4: 265+ (2 weeks before exam)
NBME 3: 257 (week of exam)
Actual score: 272/99
I'm SHOCKED! By the way, I didn't touch Goljan's audio lectures or book, so they're not necessary to do well! Good luck to all who are still waiting.
Got my score in the mail today!
Goal: 250+
NBME 2: 253 (4 weeks before exam)
NBME 4: 265+ (2 weeks before exam)
NBME 3: 257 (week of exam)
Actual score: 272/99
I'm SHOCKED! By the way, I didn't touch Goljan's audio lectures or book, so they're not necessary to do well! Good luck to all who are still waiting.
Actual score: 272/99
I'm SHOCKED! By the way, I didn't touch Goljan's audio lectures or book, so they're not necessary to do well! Good luck to all who are still waiting.