rhamidi1
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Step 1 score June 2006: 264/99
Q-bankscore/% complete: 74/95
NBME 1/ time b4 exam: 780/1.5 weeks
NBME 2/ time b4 exam: 790/1 week
USMLE CD/ time b4 exam: n/a
Kaplan diagnostic: n/a
Kaplan full length: n/a
I prepared hard-core for 4 weeks. Also listened to all Kaplan Goljan CDs while driving, at the gym, etc., used HY beh science/neuro/gross anatomy/embryo/immuno and BRS path/physio, and of course FA! Good luck...
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| raj g
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hey guys what do you think i'll get:
free USMLE questions 90%
qbank started 62% ended 90% 100% complete
IV qbank started 75% ended 91%
CBSSA given by my school in march before studying at all: 195
NBME 1 580 4 wks before
NBME 2 630 1 wk before
kaplan simulated 71% 1.5 wks before
board simulator CD 82%
Thanks for the help!!
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| icemaiden
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Step1 Score 233/94
Prepared for 4 months(IMG,graduated in 2001)
Kaplan qbank77/last 300questions.(73%/100%)
USMLE CD (3days before exam 45,39,42)
NBME 1 --4 days before exam----610(244/98)
The predictor's calculated a better score,but i guess i messed up on the day of exam.All the best to everyone.
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| what
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i thought this forum was useful so i'll contribute my experience.
step 1: 232
kaplan qbank overall: 67%
kaplan full length: 67%
nbme 1 (1 month prior): 510 - about 221
nbme 4 (2 wks prior): 530 - about 224
free 150 usmle practice questions: 72%
nbme 3 (1 wk prior): 610 - about 245
i thought nbme questions were much more relevant than qbank. according to qbank i was predicted at a low pass, but the nbme predicted significantly higher. nbme 3 must have been a fluke for me, it got my hopes up a little but i am still satisfied with my score. in retrospect my most useful resources were rapid review path and goljan, questions from robbins review of pathology, brs phys, and of course first aid. i thought kaplan was way too detailed and nitpicky, i.e. good for learning but not necessarily predictive, not sure if it is worth the $. would not have bought it had my school not forced us. i wish i had taken more time to do nbme form 2 and then go over every single question in all four forms of the nbme. maybe i would have done better. anyway, nbme's are the way to go. work hard and don't read too much into your qbank scores.
good luck.
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| srik
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hello,i always wondered if i cud ever enter my score on 2 this thread,thank God,its my turn now.
total preparation time------5 months,5-6 hrs for 3 months,
12 hrs in the last 2 months,
material used--------kaplan lecture notes only,read twice,1st aid one fast read in the last few days.
kaplan simulated exam 3 months before the real test--60%
kaplan Q book----65-84%
kaplan Q bank from a cd--old questions--60-84%
1st aid usmlerx qbank------78%
nbme1--3months before the exam---510
nbme3-2 weeks before the exam--600
usmle cd--39,41,42.
STEP 1 SCORE-244/99
i wud like 2 thank everyone in this forum,especially this exam score thread helped me a lot,i wud read the scores of ppl several times a day n it served as a constant source of motivation.I feel the key 2 success is doing many many questions,it definitely helps u a lot.
After the test i was completely clueless,but this is way everybody feels n i was just praying for a good score,i am really happy that God has answered my prayers.
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| bien
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I just started 5th semester at Autonoma of Guadalajara!
USMLE CD: 76%, 2wk before
Qbank: 57%, 3 mo berefore
NBME 1: 460-->209, 1 wk before
Exam date: 6.30.06
Exam results: 7.24.06
Step1 score: 215/87
Studied: Kaplan course, First Aid, BRS Path/Phys
Exam was not as hard as expected, scored better than anticipated.
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| dulcinea
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preparation for step 1:
- started studying BRS books during M1 year along with my course syllabi
- started reviewing BRS books a few months before taking the exam (e.g. reviewing physio over spring break, pharm on the weekends)
- intensified my efforts over the last month and incorporated 1st aid and kaplan online tests to my study regimen, while still leaving time to relax at night and on weekends
- pushed back my exam and had only 1 week of holiday post step 1, so i could attend weddings and birthdays prior to the exam without freaking out
- reviewed only the bare basics of anatomy from 1st aid, except neuro and embryology which i studied in BRS and high yield, respectively (this strategy paid off for the board exam, but is kicking me in the butt now that i'm in my sugery rotation).
% kaplan q-bank completed: ~75%
avg % q-bank correct: ~73%
board 1 score: 250/99
i think that board scores are in large part meaningless. many of my classmates who had considerably lower board scores than me are far brighter than i am when it comes to our clinical rotations. that being said, i'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth. i guess my point is that if you scored poorly on the boards, don't take it as a sign of how smart you are/aren't. some people are just not good test-takers. and don't be scared by the scores that are being posted on this site. if they seem unusually high, that's because they are. people with high scores are more likely to post their scores than others.
good luck to the next round of test takers.
~dulcy
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| xavecor
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| | 08/07/06 - 12:08 PM
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Hi guys:
Really happy with score, used the Step 1 Score Estimator and this forum to relieve anxiety while waiting for results, and as motivators during prep.
Exam date: Mid-June 2006
Step 1 score: 95/235
Prep time: 6 months (5-6 hours per day, full time last 2 months)
Sources: Micro made ridiculously simple and Pre-Test, Physio BRS and Pre-Test, Patho BRS, Anato Road Map, High Yield for Embryo, Behavior and Neuro, Biochem only Pre-Test (hate to read for this subject, so I only did questions), Kaplan lectures for Pharm, and of course FA 2005.
BSS: ~60% (Don't reflect exam style, but nice teaching/recalling tool)
Kaplan Q-Book: 74%
Kaplan Simulated: 70%
USMLE CD: 81%
Keep yourself always motivated. Read material that is digestible to your taste, and use what other people recommend only as a guide for your selection. There isn't a perfect book. If you are an IMG like me, don't neglect Behavior some legal and ethical issues are very US specific. Do questions, do questions, and do questions!!!
If you feel wear out... put on the brakes!!! Do something fun and then go on. Don't be your own enemy. Set a goal and never stop believing. You can do it, everything is possible!!!
Good luck to you all!!!
Edited by xavecor on 08/07/06 - 01:12 PM
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| dr.barbie
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I'm super excited that I can finally post on this thread!
Step 1: 186/76
Kaplan qbank: 66%, 100% completed
USMLE RX: 61%, 20% completed (found out about it to late)
USMLE CD score: 42/36/36
NBME form 1: 410
NBME form 2: 400
I went down on my real score but I'm just happy that I'm over this hurdle! I posted my score for all those that aren't getting the 99. I used Kaplan materials, Golijan for pathology, and of course, First Aid. It's the best review book out there but you must know your basics before you read it, or else there's no way you can memorize it.
Thanks to all on the forum, your posts helped me through a lot
Best of luck to all and remember that you can do it!!!
Edited by dr.barbie on 08/09/06 - 01:10 PM. Reason: forgot usmle cd scores
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| monterusca2004
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Step I score: 250/99
Qbank: 70-80%
Simulated Kaplan step1 : 78%. 2 months before the exam
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| tolito
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| | 08/22/06 - 12:45 AM
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i love this thread. it was motivating for me to see that guys get such good scores. esp the 99ers. it also helped me to predict my scores at the exam. i noticed that very few people were able to change their scores much (using NBME as predictor) within 2 weeks. i tried to break that 'rule' but i did not.
kaplan qbank.............................64% (did 64%)
NBME form 1, 2 weeks before......540/92
NBME form 2, night before..........540/92
real exam..................................231/94
good luck all.
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| study_ing
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| | 08/24/06 - 05:21 AM
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hello everyone
ive been blessed!
kapaln q bank 81 ( initially was in 50s)
used as a learning tool only. did it as 10 or 25 question tests.
NBME ---not done
real exam 261/99
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| clueless
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finally my turn to write!!
preparation sept 05-july 06 (irregularly irregular) exam on july 13
kap q book(1/2) approx 65%
kap q bank (2 blocks only ) 65%
usmle cd ( april-scored around 65% july 1- scored averag 44/50)
kap simulated -65% 2 weeks before exam
NBME - not done (tho i heard its a good indicator ,i didnt cos of time factor )
score 230/93
dats it 4 now..gd luc 2 all u guys!!
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| Adrish
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STEP 1 SCORE : 92 / 228
exam date : 27th July
TEst centre : ISLAMABAD , pakistan
Q Book score : 272 / 350 (2 month b4 exam)
Q bank score : 70-80 % avg (dint do the pharma bank)
ECFMG CD : 41 38 39 (3 weeks b4 exam)
KAPLAN SIMULATED : 76 % (11days b4 exam)
i just studied kaplan n FA for the exam , n i think here s where i made a mistake. Coz in exam in every block i found some 12-17 questions totally unrelated to kaplan text i read or may be i failed to interpret. Exam took the hell out v me and i wasnt expecting more than 85 though i studied some 14 hrs a day for last 2 month STAT..i d advice u give special attention to respiratory n CVS. it looked to me tht every question is related to these 2 system in 1 way or other . on the whole am happy as i dint fall alot , Still a reasonably good score. Goodluck to all of you.
Edited by Adrish on 08/26/06 - 06:35 AM
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| robin082006
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Score 227/92
PREPARATION:
Before Jul 2005: I did not know about USMLE and residency in the US, the government in my country does not disclose the information because they are afraid of losing "Gray matter".
End of Jul 2005: arrived the US as a tourist.
Aug 31, 05: signed up as a newbie in this forum and knew about USMLE
Nov 05: started my preparation
First 3 months: studied medical terms especially anatomy
Jan 06: started doing and posting questions and discussions
Materials: exclusively Kaplan except Pathology I used Rapid review.
Read all subject 3 times, for pathology I did 5 times.
Did qbank, Rapid review questions, Robbins
Qbank cumulative score, random, timed: 69%
Kaplan simulated exam: 72% (30 days before)
NBME 2: 560 (45 days before)
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| Chrales
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Step 1 Score 248/99
NBME 1: 590/238/96
NBME 2: 630/245/99
NBME 3: 630/245/99
NBME 4: 660/250/99
UMLE-CD: 41, 36, 39
Kaplan simulated Exam: 72%
Kaplan Qbank: 72% (100%) in the beginning mid 60s, in the end 75-80%
USMLERX Qmax-bank: 82% (100%) good and cheap Qbank
Kaplan QBook: 70-80% except biochemistry and behavioral science --> mid 60s
I learned for 4 months. the last 2 months full time.
I used first aid and created my own "list with things i need to know" where I wrote everything down I couldnt remember. In the end I mainly learned from my list and the annotations I wrote down into my first aid book.
I didnt use any secondary literature and I dont think you need it. Just try to make as much questions as possible. And try to learn something from them, not only look if you did right or wrong.
Good luck
Edited by Chrales on 08/26/06 - 12:42 PM
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| firefox
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step 1 score 242/98
online kaplan q bank - 69% , 70% complete
usmle cd 119/150 ( 2 days before exam)
NBME did only questios dint take the timed test
dint complete my course even once
tried to listen to goljan lectures for once but dint had time lol
hope this helps
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| bluntknife
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step 1 score 93/23
kaplan qbank 71%, 90% completed
Kaplan qbook 74%
Nbme form 1 510 5 weeks before exam
Nbme form 2 500 12 days before exam
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| bluntknife
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93/230*
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| mrdowntoearth
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227/92
I felt horrible when I came out of the room thinking I failed the test. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out about the score. I plan to go into IM so this score is reasonably good. Here are some of my stats:
Kaplan Qbank 69% did all questions
Kaplan Qbook ave 70s not really keep track the scores
NBME1: 480 (214) 2 months prior
NBME2: 490 (216) 1 month prior
NBME3: 550 (230) 2 weeks prior
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| mano
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Exam date: 08/07
NBME 1: 620 (2 months before)
NBME 3:620 (Month before test)
NBME 4: 560 ( Taken late at night..but still found this the hardest)
Kaplan Qbank: 73% overall
Step 1 :251/ 99 Thank you God!!!
Old graduate. Used kaplan 2001 notes, online qbank, Goljan audios and his Rapid Review. Only Micro & Behavior from FA. Went over the whole FA once only b/c I had a partner. Otherwise I never felt comfortable with the book. Stuck to my own notes that I made from Kaplan books
I want to thank my husband, he was my rock through it all. It would never have been possible without his support.I am thankful to so many people on this forum.I think there are so many inspiring stories to be found here. I gained both knowledege and courage whenever I visited.
I think its possible. If I can do it everyone can, Goodluck guys.
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| w4c3
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Score: 243/98
Qbank: 74% (timed mode)
USMLE CD: 84%
Qbook: 70%
Did not do NBME.
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| ALS
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216/88.
A little bit lower than I expected, but it is quite good for me considering a full time job and old graduate Only got 2 weeks off to prepare full time before the real test.
Q bank average 57%/100% finished (did only once)
NBME form 1 1.5 month ago 430/ equals 201
NBME form 2 3 weeks ago 480/equals 214
NBME form 3 5 days ago 530/equals 226
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| doctora
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Exam date: June 30, 2006
Step 1 score 3/2: 231/94
Q-bankscore/% complete: 61/89%
NBME 1/ time b4 exam: 430/10 days
NBME 2/ time b4 exam:
USMLE CD/ time b4 exam: 70%/3 weeks
Kaplan diagnostic: 40%
Kaplan full length at center: 58%/5 weeks before
Kaplan full length 2: 63%/3 weeks before
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| mdphd
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Test Date: 6/21/06 (received 7/14 in mail)
Score: 240/97
QBank: 66% (complete)
NBME 1 (6/4): 450 (206)
NBME 2 (6/11): 510 (221)
NBME 3 (6/14): 520 (224)
NBME 4 (6/14): 490 (216)[/quote]
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