Score goal based on NBME

[sozme]

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I took a NBME CBSSA Form 11 the first week of March (1.5 months ago) before our class got to MSK/Derm and was only halfway through GI.

I got a "430" (which corresponds to a predicted Step I score of 213). Looking at my score report at the end, I got absolutely wrecked on musculoskeletal, skin & connective tissue, same with histology and cell biology.
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I am aiming for a 250 on the real thing, but I am not really the type who can focus (productively) for 12 straight hours studying and am taking the test at the beginning of June. Is this a realistic goal?

 

[dfib slim]

I'd say take another NBME when you finish classes and go from there.

 

[patel1283]

I got a 203 on our school administered practice step 1 (CBSE). I am in the 250s 3 weeks into dedicated. I know people that scored higher than me in my class but are stuck in the 230s right now. There are other factors in play in addition to just learning the material (i.e., test taking skills). I think anything is possible, just make a study plan and stick with it.

 

[sozme]

I got a 203 on our school administered practice step 1 (CBSE). I am in the 250s 3 weeks into dedicated. I know people that scored higher than me in my class but are stuck in the 230s right now. There are other factors in play in addition to just learning the material (i.e., test taking skills). I think anything is possible, just make a study plan and stick with it.

So you took the practice step I 3 weeks ago?

 

[patel1283]

So you took the practice step I 3 weeks ago?

Mid March CBSE - 203 (taken the day after our last exam of 2nd year)
From then til April 1st watched DIT videos on Micro, biochem, and stats and finished the remaining 25% of Uworld I had while also preparing for OSCE's and recovering from our last final exam.
Dedicated began May 2nd - UFAP, pharm flashcards
April 10 NBME 11 - high 240s
April 17 NBME 12 - low 250s

Hope that gives you a clear idea of my timeline