So I called prometric about taking a practice test on site

[PokerDoc]

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They said you can do that but you have to go through USMLE and get an eligibility # and then give that to them before theyll schedule you..

does anyone know what the heck I'm talking about and can point me in the right direction on USMLEs page to where to sign up for this?

 

[chespirido]

https://apps.nbme.org/CBTPSRegistrationWeb/jsp/usmle_CBTPS_registration.jsp

Its surprisingly easy to find time at the center you're taking the actual test at. I assume this is because the practice exam is only 3.5 hrs long. It also takes a few days to get a scheduling permit for the practice exam.

 

[MilkmanAl]

I wouldn't do it. Judging by what others who've done the on-site practice test thing say, you're paying them an additional $50 (or whatever) to take an already-too-expensive NBME CBSSA there.

 

[natureboy]

somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I've been under the impression that the test you take there will be the free 144 questions...so you're paying to take a free test.

 

[PokerDoc]

somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I've been under the impression that the test you take there will be the free 144 questions...so you're paying to take a free test.

I believe you are right, but I also spent $50 at a bar 3 weekends ago, so I will feel less guilty about doing this.

 

[MilkmanAl]

I'm not sure that's the best justification of an unnecessary $50 expense I've ever heard...

 

[metalrex]

I believe you are right, but I also spent $50 at a bar 3 weekends ago, so I will feel less guilty about doing this.

This just reminded me of 'Reaction formation' type of defense mechanism Sorry.

Do it if you think it will lessen your test day anxiety.

 

[thisisnotareal]

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