USMLE Poor NBME. Exam in 5 weeks

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Foreign IMG preparing for Step 1. Just graduated this year. Now fully dedicated to study
My NBME SCORES
NBME 12: 190(8 weeks ago)
NBME 13: 194(6 weeks ago)
NBME 15: 217 (2 weeks ago)
NBME 16: 215(Now)

Haven't done 17 and 18 yet

Uworld current percentage: 64%(about 2/3 completed 1st pass)
Have used Uword Qbank % simulating real test condition a few times(7 blks 40 qs each)
Correlate score as https://usmle-score-correlation.blogspot.com/
Scores: 232(7 weeks ago)
237(5 weeks ago)
233(3 weeks ago)
245(1 week ago)

All Uworld done in mixed and timed mode(No tutor)

Resources: UFAP+Kaplan qbank
Aiming for 260+. I doubt if I should extend my eligibility period(Mine ends by end of this year)
 
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Studying full time, 5 weeks is more than enough time to revise everything twice over, along with doing another pass of UW.
 
Studying full time, 5 weeks is more than enough time to revise everything twice over, along with doing another pass of UW.
Thanks for reply. I've gone through FA for a few times, and it appears that I still miss and forget some things.
I also wonder if I should take NBME 17 or 18 next week(Only those left). Haven't tried the free sample questions on official USMLE website yet. Should I give a try ?
 
Thanks for reply. I've gone through FA for a few times, and it appears that I still miss and forget some things.
I also wonder if I should take NBME 17 or 18 next week(Only those left). Haven't tried the free sample questions on official USMLE website yet. Should I give a try ?

Yes.
 
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I took NBME 19 today and scored a low 207 🙁 and was pretty bummed out. Not sure if i should postpone another week and take it on the 23rd or just take the test on the 16th. i haven't been able to go through all of my uworld incorrects and still have to finish first aid thoroughly. but with the recent nbme scores i have stated for 17, 18, 19 (209, 215, 209), not really sure it'll make a difference or not. any input?
 
not sure where else to post this

I took NBME 19 today and scored a low 207 🙁 and was pretty bummed out. Not sure if i should postpone another week and take it on the 23rd or just take the test on the 16th. i haven't been able to go through all of my uworld incorrects and still have to finish first aid thoroughly. but with the recent nbme scores i have stated for 17, 18, 19 (209, 215, 209), not really sure it'll make a difference or not. any input?

How many incorrects did you have on NBME 19?
I think you should go through FA again, every single page, PATHOMA - again + Uworld incorrects and you will be fine.
 
How many incorrects did you have on NBME 19?
I think you should go through FA again, every single page, PATHOMA - again + Uworld incorrects and you will be fine.
How much time does it take do go over UFAP with Uworld incorrects?
 
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