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need advise...fail in step 1

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ph
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04/26/06 - 09:14 AM

failed in step 1 with 74 and 180...

is it advisable to go for rechecking or its just waste of time...

any body has experience of rechecking..pl let me know..already passed step 2 ck and have to give step 2cs before end of september..

another thing is i am 9months pregnant and going to deliver baby anytime this week..will be difficult to study after that...very much confused and depressed what to do now?

pl anybody has exp fo rechecking reply me..thanks in advace..and waiting for reply...

star1
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04/26/06 - 09:20 AM

I am sorry to hear this . BUt I will suggest to you that dont waste time in rechecking your result. Suppose if you would be passed with having result of 75 or 76 , then what you would do? Just accept this and study again and I am sure you will get good score . Good luck

dr_neonatology
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04/26/06 - 12:13 PM

Retaking the exam is much better than a low score!!. Just go ahead and study again as you have a gift not to have a low score. Best wishes for your oncoming baby and exam.

OBO
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04/26/06 - 02:25 PM

I think U should relax for sometime now. Studying is a full time job and it is very difficult and frustrating if u try to do with a new born. I think u should rest as much as u can and forget about exam for a while. Because u need a lot of energy for yourself as well as for taking care the lovable new one. So please forget about exam and enjoy the best part of your life.

Then atleast after 6 months when u be able to get some help in taking care of your baby then start again.

That just my two cents and trust me u will do this exam sooner but right now just concentrate on regaining all the energy for the big day as well as for your baby and definately for YOURSELF..

GL.

toxic_bundle
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04/27/06 - 12:00 AM

hey ph
hie.. i too like u faild step1 the 1st time wid a score of 74 /180 and i was really shocked.. i did send for recheckin.. and they sent me bac a mail after a month or so saying my scores r coorect and the same.. so it was no use.. but i had 2 send it coz i cud not belive my score.. so i woudnt put my hopes up wid da rechecking.. but u cud send it for u r own satisfaction.. and dosent cost much i think jus 25 dollars.. or something... hope this helps... and good luck wid u r pregnancy ..

jeimi Diedrich
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05/27/06 - 08:07 AM

I can imagine how you feel. Just think that in life EVERYTHING happens when it is supposed to, if now you have the chance to have a baby ...stop the test for a couple months and enjoy this other very important part of your life . You will pass next time!

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mjl1717
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05/27/06 - 08:49 AM

Im in this situation and drove to Philly for a recheck to no avail:

1) the forum is giving you good advice. its very RARE that ecfmg changes a score.

2)its a definite loss of at least $50

3)take a few month off I think both your hands are full

4) if you ever get set with childcare and family arrangements return to "the fight", it can be done you are very near.

5)continue monitoring this forum good luck

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mjl1717
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05/27/06 - 08:54 AM

star1 wrote:
I am sorry to hear this . BUt I will suggest to you that dont waste time in rechecking your result. Suppose if you would be passed with having result of 75 or 76 , then what you would do? Just accept this and study again and I am sure you will get good score . Good luck

this is significant also.

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lecheah
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05/27/06 - 10:54 AM

ph dear

a big huggies for u

please dun worry about the steps now,

u r having a baby, gal!!!

just enjoy ur motherhood, take a rest.

and i am sure u will pass the next time.

best wishes,

LinkDoc20202
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11/19/06 - 06:00 AM

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you'll pass it next time. no worry

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