Passed Step 1 second attempt! If you failed once, don't give up hope!

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whitetopaz

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Made this post a few weeks ago, and recently found out that I passed on my second attempt. Thank god that's over.

There was a good amount of debate in my earlier post on whether or not to retake for a numbered score vs. P/F. Ended up taking it P/F for the sake of my own sanity. I gotta admit, my form this time around was stupidly easy (I'm talking 10th grade biology level of easy), to the point that part of me wishes that I actually took it for a score. I'm honestly wondering if they "dumbed down" the questions after January 26th, because friends who took it around the same time felt the same way.

Anyways, my main point: Don't be intimidated by a retake to the point that you psych yourself out. And if medicine really is that important to you, give yourself a second chance (time- and cost-permitting, of course).

If you're in a similar situation and/or struggling in general, don't hesitate to reach out!

Onwards and upwards to Step 2!
 
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Made this post a few weeks ago, and recently found out that I passed on my second attempt. Thank god that's over.

There was a good amount of debate in my earlier post on whether or not to retake for a numbered score vs. P/F. Ended up taking it P/F for the sake of my own sanity. I gotta admit, my form this time around was stupidly easy (I'm talking 10th grade biology level of easy), to the point that part of me wishes that I actually took it for a score. I'm honestly wondering if they "dumbed down" the questions after January 26th, because friends who took it around the same time felt the same way.

Anyways, my main point: Don't be intimidated by a retake to the point that you psych yourself out. And if medicine really is that important to you, give yourself a second chance (time- and cost-permitting, of course).

If you're in a similar situation and/or struggling in general, don't hesitate to reach out!

Onwards and upwards to Step 2!
Congrats! I think you did the right thing taking it P/F. Retake is a do or die situation not the time to get fancy. Best of luck with the remainder of your journey!
 
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