sprint123
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Here I go again....With not many interviews around and with the compulsion of completing step 3 within next January amidst many things, there is no time to rest. Starting my journal again for step 3...
October 28th
35 pages of ID and 1 lecture
Commit to excellence---It is NOT over still
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| docnikki
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GOODLUCK SPRINT!!!!
Im sure youre gonna rock.
I will be traveling in the coming week and will get settled by next week and will have to study a midst of many other things like you too will keep myself motivated by seeing your daily progress . Thanks for spreading the enthusiasm.
I have 400mcqs to finish. target is 2-3 days!
FIGHT TILL THE LAST BREATH----this proverb saved me in CSA.
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| medocuk
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Hey sprint123. Nice to see your enthusiasm. It is infectious. Good luck with your prep. hope to see you around.
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| sprint123
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Thank you friends for your encouragement...I need more. As expected, MONDAY---Not a single second to study....Full of other work. Now, Have to make Tuesday count since not enough time for step 3 on Wednesday (tomorrow).
[/b] Did Finish my target -----I feel so happy to write this[/b]
[/b] October 30th : Tuesday[/b]
[/b] Today's target : 25 pages + 1 lecture [/b]
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| sprint123
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Again a break...My goodness!! When will I be without any commitments..I should blame myself for committing to unnecessary things thinking that step 3 is easy...I have to complete the requirements for my masters course within the next 3 days...Once I complete most of it, will start writing in the journal again...
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| sprint123
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After 5 days..Here I get a FULL afternoon, Evening and night for STEP 3. I have to make use of it.
November 6th Tuesday
Today's target : Pulmonology and Neurology
When the going gets tough, he tough gets going
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| starmoon
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hi sprint what book r u doing .is it kaplan first aid or swanson
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| kity
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hi sprint..
like ur title, I guess it was same in CK too.. while I was just about done in CK & met you in CS forum too if u remember..
good luck
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| sprint123
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Hi starmoon, I am using the same KAPLAN step2 CK books---Not finding time to complete even that.
Hey kity..How can I forget you? You were my CS buddy---It is good that you cracked STEP 1... Hang around for step 3 also
Yesterday---Though I didn't finish my target, I am happy that I DID NOT waste time. Finished Neurology.
November 7th Wednesday
Today's Target : 3/4th of Pulmonology
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| sprint123
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Yesterday was OK. Today have 6 hours in hand.
November 8th -Thursday
Finish Pumlnology and few questions
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| kity
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hmmm... hope this step 3 also goes like CS..
all is if it ends well... 
good luck.. this is our last step.. so lets give our best..
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| sprint123
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DID finish my target...A easy one though..Yes Kity, We must give our best..But nowadays, I get depressed of studying--I am like "What is the use of studying so much to get a 99" ---It DID not make a difference at all...Only 4 IV's so far..But , I don't think Situation will improve hereafter..I am trying hard to pulling my interest back.
November 9th Friday
Finish Rheumatology + 20 UW q
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| JH
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I don't think Situation will improve hereafter..I am trying hard to pulling my interest back.
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Hi, sprint123, everybody is like you on and off .
Good luck. I just started my reviewing. We can do it.
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| sprint123
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Thank you JH...Will definitely need your support and good luck to you too..
November 10th,11th Saturday/Sunday -----> WASTED....No excuse.
November 12th Monday - Not Bad...But still NOT in the groove
November 13th Tuesday
Today's Target : 20 UW questions with explanations, 2 hour lectures, PPT presentation for my course
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| kity
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hey sprint
good to see you back, thsi last prep is depreesing for sure but this is our last one.. & dont worry abt IVs Who knows GOD may have better plan for us. maybe the plan is a good university program rather than an mediocre community .. anyways your credntials are awsome.. you it all will end well for sure..
GL
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| sprint123
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Hi kity...I am also in the same boat...No motivation...No drive...BUt..Here I go again...with full motivtion in this thanks-giving snow day to complete my target...
November 22 - Thursday
Today's target : 50 UW questions + Haem-onc and Nephro completion
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| sprint123
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I am not sure what the heck is happening with me...I can't concentrate at all and I am not willing to take efforts to concentrate....It has been four hours and have not moved a single page....I think I am taking this exam very lightly...
No more whining...Make effort to make the next 4 hours COUNT.......You have to finish your target for today...
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| kity
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exactly same happening with me too sprint
really 8 hrs with books & only got 20 pages done & I know I will have to read it atleast 2-3 times more .. anyways We should really keep updating & motivating eachother like earlier or else atleast I cant give this exam in anytime soon. But I have to give it.
btw waht are you using other than UW?? I have started with CRush.. time to do start medicine today.. ok cya
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| sprint123
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well said kity....I think we need to motivate each other and will give our best to finish our daily target....Actually, I was not in a mood to start today but seeing your post, I thought I should not leave this go alone....Will see you again kity at the night to update my proceedings..
Yesterday, was NOT bad....But DID not finish my target....
November 23rd
Today's Target : 50 UW q on Cardio and Endo
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| sprint123
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Yesterday was OK...But , Completed only 30 questions,have to speed up..
November 24th Saturday
Today's target: 50 questions
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| step32007
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hi sprint
great going.. keep it up
can u please tell me what are the study sources u r using for theory and for mcq's?
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| Ivonne
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Hi, sprint thanks for visiting my journal and for your encouraging words, indeed needed. Congratulations for your IVs. I am sure you will match to a good program, you deserve it!!!
Can not wait to joint to step 3 prep by february 1st, probably you will be done with step 3 at that time. All the very best.
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| sprint123
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HEY STEP 3 2007---> I am using only UW and Kaplsn atep 2 CK notes.All the best to you.
Hey Ivonne...Good to see you here...Don't wory---With lots of things around, I don't think I would be able to complete step 3 by Feb 1...looking forward for you to join my prep
Yesterday--Got fed up with very very low scores in Cardiology each time...So, now switching gears to Pediatrics...Not feeling very well today---But, neways,
November 25th Sunday
3 hours Pediatrics notes + 20 questions
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| kity
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how is it going sprint??
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| step32007
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thank u sprint
can u pls share with me ur view abt kaplan step 3 notes/
is it worth doing it?
all the best
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