AnneGermany
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YAHOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Got my score after a flatline on my ECG while the pdf was opening: 250/99!!!
I´m so happy! Thanks to all of you who kept me in their thoughts and prayers and also for the great advice I´ve found on this amazing forum.
Now about my prep:
Started April 15th, did FA 80% of the book, also FA cases and Q&A like 80% of the book.
Decided to start with UW on May 6th. Usually two blocks a day in timed random mode, went through the comments and took notes. Overall
UW score 65%.
The last week of prep I did
NBME 2 (600/239),
NBME 3 (580/233) and
USMLE free practice test: 80%
and also went through my UW notes over and over again.
Had my exam on July 1st. Great test center, nice staff, felt comfortable.
Please also read about my test day experience here:
http://www.prep4usmle.com/forum/thread/73456/
Please, I´m here for any questions.
All my best to everybody!
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| falcon
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Great congratulation on ur dream score.
I have few questions:
Did u read Kaplan books or did u listen kaplan DVDs.
Did u do kaplan Q bank?
How did feel that FA helped u in attaining such a great score?
How did u plan ur last 15 days of study?
Best of Luck for ur residency
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| docdoc9
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Congrats
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| docdoc9
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Was the exam similar to Usmleworld?
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| will try my best
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Congrats! That is a really great score
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| drms
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CONGRATULATIONS AnneGermany
Greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat score
Please Anne..
I noticed that u mainly studied with FA and USMLEWORLD
Me too +Kaplan Qbank
Did u use Kaplan Notes?
Cos i didnt & was wondering should i get them? 
or my materials are enough 
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| AnneGermany
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Hi,
I did not do anythin else than I listed above. So, no Kaplan notes, books, DVDs or qbank.
Please don´t necessarily follow my path. My prep was short and I was lucky enough to get this score. This might not work for everybody.
Honestly, I feel that UW contributed most to this score. FA is a great book but I call reading "passive" and answering mcqs "active" learning. The latter always worked best for me.
FA is good, because it gives you a structured and detailed overview over all subjects. But for boosting your score you NEED UW. Well, that´s just my opinion...
Last 15 days:
Finished UW, did NBME and went over my UW notes.
An important part is also to stay calm, hold on to your confidence and do some relaxing. With this I mean: don´t go crazy studying for 12 hours or so. Give yourself some down time in the evening. Take a nice relaxing shower, go for a walk or to the movies, diner etc.
This test is emotionally and physically draining, you have to sit and concentrate for 9 hrs, so make sure not to wear yourself out the last days before the test
GL!
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| falcon
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Thanks very much, Anne
Ur guiding tips r GREAT, as I did the same in my step-1.
Best of Luck for ur residency
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| AnneGermany
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For yours too!
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| angel23
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hey anne germany ,congratulations !!
great score
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| drms
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Thank u very much Anne for your kind advice
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| ultradocmansu
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congratulations congratulations congratulations
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| paheli
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Awesome, Anne! Awesome!
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| godfather1212m
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congrats
u really worked for it
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| zen08
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Fantastic advice Anne Thank you. Congratulations 
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| AnneGermany
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Thanks guys!
You are all so very nice!
Remember: always here for your questions!
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| MAB
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many many congrats AnneGermany,
you gave a millions of hopes to many people here....may God always bless you like this
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| Angeles
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Congratulations AnneGermany Great score
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| cherryho
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Congratulations!! I am happy for you.
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| Moslem Doctor
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congratulation my friend and hope u always success on moving forward
and thank u for posting in my experience (only the better person who do before the other )and u was better
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