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Probably been discussed before, but can't find a recent thread....

I'm just curious about what scores people were getting on USMLE World, and then how you ended up doing on Step 2.

All you have to do is post two numbers...... 🙂

Thanks folks, and good luck with everything!!
 
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Step I 247/99
Step II 258/99

My last rotation was internal medicine and I took 3 weeks off after the end of that rotation to study for Step II. Mostly did step up to medicine, step up to step II, and did all of UWorld one time through. I guess it was sufficient. I think it helped me a lot that I had medicine rotation right before the exam.

NBME shelf exam for internal medicine was a 92.
 
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Step I: 258/99
Step II: 263/99

I did all the UWorld questions throughout 3rd year. I used them to study for shelf exams, so I don't know what my overall percentage correct would have been had I taken all of these questions at the end of the year to prep for Step II.

After 3rd year I took 3-4 weeks off to study and all I really did during that time was study the newest version of USMLE Step 2 Secrets as much as possible (I didn't do any practice questions at all). I think this book is excellent in that it is very concise and extremely high yield. I would advise anyone just starting 3rd year to try to get it under your belt early on during 3rd year because it will pay off on the shelf exams and for Step 2.
 
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humabot said:
i think they might me moving to pass/no pass or combining step1&2--they have been talking about this for some time now. these people are so secretive... hopefully, i get my score next week..
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I'm not sure why this myth is still being passed around.




http://www.nbme.org/students/UrbanLegends/index.html




What has been said:​
Step 1 is “going away” or Step 1 and Step 2 CK are being combined into one exam.
Reality check:​
Fiction Explanation: This urban legend seems to spring from some misperceptions about the recommendations made by the Committee to Evaluate the USMLE Program (CEUP) {link} with respect to the assessment of basic science. Early feedback from the wide variety of stakeholders surveyed to inform CEUP’s work told us that from both a licensing and an educational perspective, the separate design and administration of an examination of the basic sciences seems to create an artificial separation of basic and clinical sciences. This sentiment was frequently expressed by stakeholders, including faculty members from both the basic sciences and clinical sciences. The weight of opinion favored the integration of basic science and clinical science concepts throughout all examination components rather than the current segregation of basic science content in Step 1. This does not mean, however, that Step 1 will be eliminated from the USMLE sequence or that Step 1 and Step 2 CK will be combined.
Steps 1 and 2 CK will exist as separate, discrete examinations for at least the next several years. During this time, evolution in content coverage is likely. At some point as USMLE evolves, the current Step structure could shift. If this occurs, stakeholders will be advised of changes well in advance of any change. Plans for transitioning to a new structure will be provided well in advance so that the phase-in will be smooth and equitable, to minimize potential disruptions for examinees, schools, licensing boards, or other constituencies. Additionally, the NBME will be attentive to other uses of USMLE performance data and strive to meet educationally sound secondary uses.
 
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Step 1: 234

OB/GYN shelf: 75 (72%ile)
Pediatrics shelf: 81
Surgery shelf: 86
Medicine shelf: 82
Psych shelf: 75 (42nd%ile)

I ended my 3rd year with my medicine rotation during which I finished 90% of the medicine questions on Uworld. Then I had a week-long vacation, reset my qbank, and spent the next 3 weeks doing all of the Uworld questions. I read about 100 pages of Secrets but just didn't have time to do more than that.
Uworld: 73% correct
NBME Form 4: 730 (translates to 261)
UWorld Self-Assessment: 570 (translates to 233)

Step 2: 249
 
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kazuma said:
I'm not sure why this myth is still being passed around.




http://www.nbme.org/students/UrbanLegends/index.html




What has been said:​
Step 1 is “going away” or Step 1 and Step 2 CK are being combined into one exam.
Reality check:​
Fiction Explanation: This urban legend seems to spring from some misperceptions about the recommendations made by the Committee to Evaluate the USMLE Program (CEUP) {link} with respect to the assessment of basic science. Early feedback from the wide variety of stakeholders surveyed to inform CEUP’s work told us that from both a licensing and an educational perspective, the separate design and administration of an examination of the basic sciences seems to create an artificial separation of basic and clinical sciences. This sentiment was frequently expressed by stakeholders, including faculty members from both the basic sciences and clinical sciences. The weight of opinion favored the integration of basic science and clinical science concepts throughout all examination components rather than the current segregation of basic science content in Step 1. This does not mean, however, that Step 1 will be eliminated from the USMLE sequence or that Step 1 and Step 2 CK will be combined.
Steps 1 and 2 CK will exist as separate, discrete examinations for at least the next several years. During this time, evolution in content coverage is likely. At some point as USMLE evolves, the current Step structure could shift. If this occurs, stakeholders will be advised of changes well in advance of any change. Plans for transitioning to a new structure will be provided well in advance so that the phase-in will be smooth and equitable, to minimize potential disruptions for examinees, schools, licensing boards, or other constituencies. Additionally, the NBME will be attentive to other uses of USMLE performance data and strive to meet educationally sound secondary uses.
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nice find...but then explain to me why a 231=99. to pass is 189 average is now 229 and i am not sure who received the lowest 99 this summer, but someone in my class just got 235/99.. 🙄
 
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Just wanted to post since I'm so grateful to those before me!

Step 1: 241/99

NBME Form 1 taken 2 weeks before studying: 225

Studied for step 2 for 3 weeks exactly, for about 10 hours a day. Used USMLE World (which I never used as a third year student) and Secrets. I got through all of UWorld with a final avg of 66%. I read through Secrets twice and liked it a lot. I skimmed FA and found it very unhelpful.

NBME Form 2: 239
NBME Form 3: 255
NBME Form 4: 250

Step 2: 249/99

Good luck to everyone!
 
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I want to thank all previous posters, throughout my preparation I used this forum extensively for tips and motivation. I hope my contribution helps you with you endeavor of third year and Step 2.
UWorld Throughout the year 74%
Step 1: 240-250
Studied during easy 4th year rotation plus + 2 weeks study time reset Uworld, 2nd time around: 83%
UWorld + Step up to Step 2 + DIT + Step up to Medicine sporadically
NBME 1 (Prestudy): 239
NBME 4 (end of easy rotation): 266
UWSA (1 week before test): 254

Will post score soon


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boyblu32 said:
Just wanted to post since I'm so grateful to those before me!

Step 1: 241/99

NBME Form 1 taken 2 weeks before studying: 225

Studied for step 2 for 3 weeks exactly, for about 10 hours a day. Used USMLE World (which I never used as a third year student) and Secrets. I got through all of UWorld with a final avg of 66%. I read through Secrets twice and liked it a lot. I skimmed FA and found it very unhelpful.

NBME Form 2: 239
NBME Form 3: 255
NBME Form 4: 250

Step 2: 249/99

Good luck to everyone!
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did you take the NBMEs in that order? Curious about form 2 - most pp say it's the most accurate but obviously it wasn't for you and for another poster recently their score went down from nbme 2 to the real deal. guess nothing's a perfect predictor, but just curious about the sequence of your nbmes & the timing before the exam.

also, you said FA was unhelpful - anything in particular? I'm debating about what to skim through with 1 week left til my exam (obviously due to size, secrets is more approachable than fa2ck) - thx for any thoughts.

congrats on an awesome score!!!
 
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Hey all!

Does anyone know how you find out when to expect scores back? Is it something like 3-4 weeks?

Thanks 🙂
 
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Finished the year with Family Medicine, which I thought would be a nice review of the other clerkships. Studied 3 weeks for Step 2. Prep included:
  • DIT course x1 – DIT served me well on Step 1 and I especially appreciated the guidance this time around because I was pretty burned out after 3rd year and the last thing I wanted to do was study for this test
  • Step-Up to Step 2CK x1 (x2 for a few of my weaker sections)
  • Step 2 Secrets x2
  • USMLE World only about 25% completed (oops) with an average of 70% correct
  • Did not take any practice exams
Shelf exam percentiles from 74 (OB and IM) to 96 (psych). Surgery and family also in the 90s.
Step 1: 249/99
Step 2: 263/99

If I could have changed anything about my prep, it would have been more of a focus on USMLE World. I thought their questions were very representative of what I saw on my exam as far as length and complexity. Also of note, I consider myself a slow reader, but I was able to finish nearly every section on the real exam with at least a few minutes to go back and review some flagged questions. Just make sure you do full 1-hr, timed UWorld blocks to get a feel for the speed.
 
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swtiepie711 said:
did you take the NBMEs in that order? Curious about form 2 - most pp say it's the most accurate but obviously it wasn't for you and for another poster recently their score went down from nbme 2 to the real deal. guess nothing's a perfect predictor, but just curious about the sequence of your nbmes & the timing before the exam.

also, you said FA was unhelpful - anything in particular? I'm debating about what to skim through with 1 week left til my exam (obviously due to size, secrets is more approachable than fa2ck) - thx for any thoughts.

congrats on an awesome score!!!
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Thanks 🙂
Yeah, i took them in that order.
NBME 2 after 1 week of studying
NBME 3 after 12 days of studying
NBME 4 after 17 days of studying

I didn't really have the patience to sit and read through FA carefully. As far as skimming goes, it could be helpful to trigger some distant knowledge or, if nothing else, may lead you to look up some topics in more detail. I do remember finding the pediatrics chapter helpful, but not much else.
 
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Have been a long time SDN lurker...

Thought I'd give back, since I have been following this thread for quite some time.

Finished 3rd year 5 weeks ago. Took a week off, then took CS. Spent 3-4 weeks studying for CK. Used Step Up and UWorld for CK.

I go to AMC--we had NBME-based exams for much of second year which was super helpful for our STEP exams. This was key for me, since I have never been much of a standardized test taker.

Above average student--a couple of G's, mostly E's and EHs through all of school.

Step 1: 244
USMLE World (Step 2): 76% (This may be inflated due to the fact that I used it to study for most of 3rd year). I reset the bank 2 weeks ago and just went through it a second time, timed blocks of full question sets.
NBME 4: Predicted 236 a couple weeks out. 🙁 YIKES! I think the extra money for the expanded feedback is a rip off. Don't fall for it.

Took the test today. Lots of step 1 information was incorporated, though felt pretty comfortable. Lots of biostats--we have EBHC which forces us to use the stuff all the time, but I wish I focused a little bit more on that for this test. Lots of psych, which was nice. Not much OBGYN which was a bummer, since that has always been a strong suit. Hated the cardio questions--lots of listen to the heart sounds and apply it to the question. A few EKGs, but very basic.

Will post again in several weeks when scores return!

Good luck to all.
 
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kmbowdoin said:
Have been a long time SDN lurker...

Thought I'd give back, since I have been following this thread for quite some time.

Finished 3rd year 5 weeks ago. Took a week off, then took CS. Spent 3-4 weeks studying for CK. Used Step Up and UWorld for CK.

I go to AMC--we had NBME-based exams for much of second year which was super helpful for our STEP exams. This was key for me, since I have never been much of a standardized test taker.

Above average student--a couple of G's, mostly E's and EHs through all of school.

Step 1: 244
USMLE World (Step 2): 76% (This may be inflated due to the fact that I used it to study for most of 3rd year). I reset the bank 2 weeks ago and just went through it a second time, timed blocks of full question sets.
NBME 4: Predicted 236 a couple weeks out. 🙁 YIKES! I think the extra money for the expanded feedback is a rip off. Don't fall for it.

Took the test today. Lots of step 1 information was incorporated, though felt pretty comfortable. Lots of biostats--we have EBHC which forces us to use the stuff all the time, but I wish I focused a little bit more on that for this test. Lots of psych, which was nice. Not much OBGYN which was a bummer, since that has always been a strong suit. Hated the cardio questions--lots of listen to the heart sounds and apply it to the question. A few EKGs, but very basic.

Will post again in several weeks when scores return!

Good luck to all.
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Thanks for the heads up. Was the biostats like step 1 qs or more advanced? Did it seem like there was more biostats/epi like nbme said there would be? Was there more audio than step 1? Thanks and congrats on being done!
 
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calespine said:
Thanks for the heads up. Was the biostats like step 1 qs or more advanced? Did it seem like there was more biostats/epi like nbme said there would be? Was there more audio than step 1? Thanks and congrats on being done!
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The questions were very much like Step 1 questions. Same difficultly level-no better, no worse. Most of my questions were basics/formulas, Sens/Spec, NNT/NNH, PPV/NPV, stuff like that. If you know your 2x2 table and the formulas from that, you'll be okay for most of the problems. I do think there were more biostats/epi questions that I had in step 1.

In terms of audio--I'd say it was about the same. Maybe 5 or so audio questions.

Good luck!
 
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I took that beast yesterday.

I thought that overall the test was very fair. I would say I easily could click through half of the questions from knowing UWorld. The other half was made up of questions that you had to stop and think a bit. I had a very large amount of OBGYN and psych. All of the stats were easy (I had to calculate a PPV, identify form of bias). I had several vaccine questions but they were all about the influenza shot for pregnant people.

Anyhow, uworld is again the way to go. I finished 100% with a 76% (I also used it throughout third year then reset it so this may be a bit inflated). I also went back and did the ones I missed, which I think was tremendously helpful.
Good luck...
 
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So I just got my CK score today.

I'm an IMG, studied Kaplan mainly for the test

Exam date: July 28th
Score report: August 18th
UW score cumulative: 68% ( done 100% subject wise, unused)
kaplan Qbank: 75 % ( done with 50% of it)

score: 99/243 ( my Step1 was 99/248)

start putting ur results guys 🙂...today is the day
 
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Step 1 - 233/97
Shelfs - high 70's-mid 80's
World SA - 224 two weeks before exam
World - 68% random timed. ~70% complete
Studied about 2 weeks using only World
Step 2 - 7/26
Report - 8/18
Score - 244/99

Got a pass today for CS too. Residency here I come!!!! :laugh: 👍
Good luck everybody :luck:
 
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Brand-new shiny account because I think it's only fair to give back:

Study sources: Secrets (mostly last week, thought it wasn't detailed enough), UWorld, Step Up to Medicine, Kaplan Peds and OB/Gyn. Mostly UWorld, but I definitely needed a specific Peds and OB review. Took just under 4 weeks.

By the numbers...
Miniboards: unimpressive, ranging from 70-85. Was never given percentiles by school.
UWorld: 74% random/timed, 80% complete (Medfriends predicted 260 +/- 11)
NBMEs (in order taken):
1 = 234 (end week 1)
2,4 = 235 (end week 1.5, week 2.5)
3 = 255 (three days before exam, finally figured out I was rushing)

Step 1: 240/99
Step 2: 256/99

Very happy to get 250+ although I was somewhat hoping to break 260 to make my life easier. Now to see if my advisor thinks it's enough...
 
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was dying to get my score all day, but was stuck in the f.....n OR all day. Saw some throat hpv today freaked me out...

248/99 step2--one freaking point, blahhhhh
247/99 step1


world 45-75% complete 1-2x
took one nbme back months ago 190s. these are a ripp off seriously.

used dit-hated it then liked now indifferent about it.
i think secrets and world really have it all to get average or above. about 1/4 of the questions you will know because of rotations.

the new secrets book is pretty good. I bet just by knowing and understanding this book alone you will be in the 200-225 range. then world and your memory will help you with the rest.

i also read some chapters in usmle triage step3 book--this series is similar to crush, but for some reason the material sticks more-nice format and pictures. too bad the step ck triage book comes out in late oct. oh well, done with this now onto cs...

so recap,

world for questions must
step-up to step 2 with many world annotations or you can use/crush/FA/ new master the boards/or the new TRIage book and annotate world into any of these and then for review do secrets.

good luck

 
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Vova1234 said:
To get your score do you have to log in to NBME or do they send you an email notification with the link?
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They send you an email notification saying that it'll be up at 11ish. There's a link to log in, but it's not direct -- you still have to go to the Print Report section to load up the score report.
 
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I took CK on 7/28. Bought USMLE World in February of this year when I was in surgery. Did questions to study for my upcoming shelfs for the rest of the year, including neuro and medicine. USMLE World has 1400+ medicine questions. So I basically did the majority of my CK studying during my medicine rotation. Took 3 weeks off after my medicine shelf to study.

Step 1: 210 🙁

2 weeks before CK NMBE #3 - 229
4 days before CK, USMLE self-assessment - 235
Step 2 CK - 243 :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

I am so excited. I was devastated by my step 1 score. I now feel validated in my choice to become a physician. You can do poorly on step 1 and get a good step 2 score!
 
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thanks to all!!
MCAT: 36S
Step 1: 226 used kaplan qbank and first aid. Should have used world.

third year mostly honors and shelfs range from 71-99 on surgery.
Usmle world: 70% first time

Step 2: 250/99

Want to reiterate that USMLEWORLD is great for step 2ck!! What I did:
Last rotation was IM and I did about 1200 of the medicine questions for that shelf. Then I took a week off and had 4 weeks to study for the test. Did blocks of 25qs and redid ALL incorrect questions as I went along. Then reset World and did it all over again. Only read Kaplan pediatrics notes because it was my worst subject.

Glad I did well and recommend WORLD to everyone!!!

-Cheers
 
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232/99....really?!?!? 232 is a 99? I don't get how this is scored...





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ugh, just took it today and felt like complete crap. I felt like most questions were familiar, but I just could not remember specifics, or choose an answer definitively. i'm terrified to get it back! I think I flagged about 1/2 of questions in each section, lol.

I studied for 4 weeks and have a 67% average on uworld...hoping I didn't bomb the real thing 😳


oh, but on a positive note, timing was not really an issue for this exam...and this is coming from someone who could never finish shelf exams for the life of me. as long as you've done some timed question blocks with uworld studying, the pacing will come naturally
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I appreciate the input of previous posters on this thread and want give my own.

Step 1: 268
Shelf Exams: 88-96. 88 on medicine.
UWorld: Used world for Peds, Med, and Surg rotations. I went ahead and did the ob/gyn and psych questions before I reset my account. After I reset my account I got an 86%. Obviously inflated because it wasn't the first time I'd seen them.

I only used Uworld (one time through and then review the ones I'd missed/marked) and Secrets (the old one). I only made it through secrets once. I was studying during a light rotation for ~4 weeks.

Step 2: 274
 
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uhm...

step 2 CK 228/99.

I don't get it. I was well predicted to get over 240, but whatever, had a bad day I guess. The 99? I really don't understand.

step 1 236/99
UW avg 78%
UW practice test predicted 238.

I am crushed.
 
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supa76 said:
uhm...

step 2 CK 228/99.

I don't get it. I was well predicted to get over 240, but whatever, had a bad day I guess. The 99? I really don't understand.

step 1 236/99
UW avg 78%
UW practice test predicted 238.

I am crushed.
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Sorry, that's the worst feeling. At least you have a pretty solid Step 1 to go by.

For everyone wondering whether the 99 bar was reset low: a friend of mine who got his score back yesterday made 230/96. It's a good thing he doesn't read SDN because he'd be so upset a lower score got a higher two-digit...
 
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RisingSun said:
Took the test today. Thought it was ridiculously hard. USMLE World was my only preparation, and I don't think it was enough.

So much derm on my test ..... 😕😱
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Final result: 247
USMLE World: 71% (lots of repeats)
UW Practice Test 1: 259 (four days out)

All that I used was USMLE world, no other sources. Pretty useful overall but didn't completely prepare me for the full gamut of Qs on this test. Derm was heavily tested, lots of bioethics Qs as well. UWorld was plenty for OB/Gyn, peds, and psych, but I don't think adequately covers surg, bioethics.

Happy with the result, didn't really give this test as much time as it deserved considering how early I took it. Oh well.
 
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rad onc, derm or plastics?


gaseousbody said:
Brand-new shiny account because I think it's only fair to give back:

Study sources: Secrets (mostly last week, thought it wasn't detailed enough), UWorld, Step Up to Medicine, Kaplan Peds and OB/Gyn. Mostly UWorld, but I definitely needed a specific Peds and OB review. Took just under 4 weeks.

By the numbers...
Miniboards: unimpressive, ranging from 70-85. Was never given percentiles by school.
UWorld: 74% random/timed, 80% complete (Medfriends predicted 260 +/- 11)
NBMEs (in order taken):
1 = 234 (end week 1)
2,4 = 235 (end week 1.5, week 2.5)
3 = 255 (three days before exam, finally figured out I was rushing)

Step 1: 240/99
Step 2: 256/99

Very happy to get 250+ although I was somewhat hoping to break 260 to make my life easier. Now to see if my advisor thinks it's enough...
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Indeed I was being sarcastic, and apologize if I brought up a sore subject about derm vs rads.

But if I loved derm and had those scores, along with AOA, solid research and/or good letters, then I would apply, or at least dual apply. Just perusing charting outcomes 09 it looks like matched us seniors mean step 1 is 243 +/- 8.

You should be all set for rads.

Of course, if you cant apply broadly or dont have a solid CV the maybe not.

But I digress as this is a thread hijack.
 
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supa76 said:
uhm...

step 2 CK 228/99.

I don't get it. I was well predicted to get over 240, but whatever, had a bad day I guess. The 99? I really don't understand.

step 1 236/99
UW avg 78%
UW practice test predicted 238.

I am crushed.
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So what do you guys think this means?
Will programs recognize that this is a "99" and categorize it together with the 240/99
or do you think they will look at the 3 digit score 220s and 👎
not that 228 is a bad score... but seems very off from your predicted score...
im just very surprised
 
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purpleyellow said:
So what do you guys think this means?
Will programs recognize that this is a "99" and categorize it together with the 240/99
or do you think they will look at the 3 digit score 220s and 👎
not that 228 is a bad score... but seems very off from your predicted score...
im just very surprised
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The only people I've honestly ever heard talk about the two-digit USMLE scores are IMGs. I'm not trying to poking fun at anyone BTW... If you're applying for allopathic residencies in the US it is the three-digit number that programs look at. The difference between a 228 and a 240 is probably at least half a standard deviation even though 228 is still an above average score that a majority of test takers would trade someone for.
 
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Azomonas said:
UW Qbank - 82%
UW Practice Test 1 - 250
UW Practice Test 2 - 252

Step 1 - 255/99

Woo Rads.

__________
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Is that 82% on UW based on your first pass through the questions or were you re-doing Q's you got wrong and all that jazz
 
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keaneintheblock said:
UW score cumulative: 68% ( done 100% subject wise, unused)
kaplan Qbank: 75 % ( done with 50% of it)
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Did you do kaplan qbank 2 years ago, because the new qbank is much more difficult than uworld. Me and three of my friends were scoring 50s on kaplan question bank and around 70% on uworld. they both ended up getting > 250, I dont know my ck score yet, but with 75% on uworld, you should have been getting >85% on uworld and greater than 270 on your step 2 score?
Did you find kaplan qbank that much easier??
 
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I spent about 4 weeks studying for Step 2. USMLE World + Step Up to Step 2 +/- Secrets is what I would recommend to people, but use what you like I guess.

Sources:

Step-Up to Step 2 - I thought it was a perfect book, so don't hesitate to use it if you are debating about it. It does lack certain diseases and have some errors/typos,etc...but using USMLE World filled in any gaps on some of the missing stuff and you usually notice most of the errors. I read/studied this book about 2.5 times. I did not consider using Crush b/c I felt I did not like its organization and thought it might not be enough...but I can't really comment on how good/bad that it is since I never really looked at it.

Secrets - read about 75% of the chapters once. Great secondary source which is easy to read. I really liked the format because I could read a few pages and get good high-yield info on each subject.

USMLE World - clearly the best resource...questions really prepare you well. I went through it once. Spent 2.5-3 hours per set of questions. Did about 3 sets per day over 3 weeks and finished them about 1 day before the exam. I wrote down the info for questions I got wrong or did not understand.

Exam Day:
Most questions less difficult than USMLE World, with some questions I just guessed on obviously and some on par with USMLE World. Use your break time...this is a long test, but you will be less tired if you utilize your breaks. Good luck.

USMLE World: 74%
Step I: 261/99
Step II CK: 272/99

Feel free to PM questions.
 
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Step1: 231 (OK score, but kind of loafed first two year)
Step2: 261

Studied 4 weeks HARD - very burnt out by the end.
UWORLD: 73% correct (70% medicine)

Cannot stress the importance of just studying hard through 3rd year and UWORLD will take care of the rest. I also read FA x2 (last time after annotating UWORLD). FA was enough (arguably too much). Secrets is a waste of time and too simplified for beating the average.

Practice tests: Didn't take any. Felt they would be a waste of time but, retrospectively, would have been helpful to take one because I had NO idea what my progress/potential score would be. Only real benefit is to see where you are lacking knowledge-wise.

Studying was painful. Best of luck.
 
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Took the test last wednesday. Will post my scores as soon as I get them but I wanted to put my impressions down before I forget...

Test was fine. I forgot how hard it was to sit down for 8 hours taking a test. Some questions were a little out there but for the most part it was reasonable.

The biggest thing is I was shocked at how long the questions were. WAYYY longer than UW. Almost never finished with time to review my answers and when I did blocks on UW I was usually done in 40-45 min.

Studied for 4 weeks. Did all of UWorld once, didn't get around to repeating any. Reviewed First Aid Step 2 and annotated facts from UWorld. Its what I did for step 1 so I didn't want to change too much.

UWorld: 64% (all random, timed, no repeats - averaging 70-75% in the end)
UWorld Simulated Exam 5 days prior: 224
Step 1: 228

All I'm hoping for is a 230. Higher would be nice but I'm not doing anything super competitive. I'm just glad to be done.
 
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Regarding 2 vs 3 digit scores -- the chairman of my home's department in the very competitive field that I am going into told me he doesn't understand the 3 digit scores and only looks at the 2 digit scores. Granted he is old old old school, but the 2 digit isn't totally meaningless to all.
 
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Another shiny new account to give back.

Step I - 193 (heart broken, seriously consider dropping out)
Shelf - range 69 (medicine) - 82 (psych)
Study - 3.5 weeks, U World 1x plus a bit, FA once, IM case files where needed reinforcement, McMumbi's podcasts when not studying (to squash anxiety)
U World - total 53%, 63% of last ten tests (all timed, no repeats)
NMBE 1 - 204 (one week before, complete panic attack, move the test a few days)
Step II - 223

All considering, very happy.
 
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