asmi
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Hi everyone 
I gave step 1 today.
First of all I would like to thank this forum :icon_salut: and my friends namely Meg ,usmleasr,mjl ,kris ,anne ,mdwannebe,columbia etc....
It took 6 months for me to prepare, :lol: quiet long period :wink: .
I will write my preparation strategy later...since iam too tired today
Takecare and wish you all best of luck !!
NOTE: don't take it easy...its 100% perspiration and 0.5% luck ( as said by one of our friend mjl)
[-o< pray for my result !
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| achayo
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Hi asmi how was the exam?I hope you will make it ,we will pray for you. You mean a lot to this forum. Can you tell me the books you were using? Hey take a deep breath and relax.Good luck.
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| rida
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CONGRATS ASMI, YOUR WORK WILL PAY OFF!!!!!
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| Gul
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U will do great Inshallah...... Best of luck for the result
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| rubensssss
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Time to rest without a book under the pillow, will all are praying for you and everyone.
We still sleeping with the books as a pillow, hoping it will transfer by osmosis (hopefully not inverst).
Congratulayion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Quinn
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Congrads... asmi....I will pray your results....I hope the best for you. Take the much needed rest. And thanks for all your sharing on the q here online. Thanks for the words about don't take it easy....I have about 1 month until the exam...I will work even harder now...good luck!!!!
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| dr.shar
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congrats asmi, now you are free...you may be bothered by my curt reply.... wish you good luck....
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| usmleasr
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that's great ...u finished the exam.... it is great relief indeed...i wish i get the relief soon. :wink: ...u will score well asma .. we will pray for u ..
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| Ashok
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Hello Amsi
Congratulation that u have done with ur step I and good luck for ur others steps.
I am sure u will get good score
High I am ashok from pakistan giving my exam on 29 Jun, i am not unfimilar to this forum but just got out from this for a while.
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| mash
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hey asma, i know u ve worked really hard so, u ll definitely come up with flying colors. Ive been visiting this forum off n on & it seemed to me dat ur concepts r really clear n this is wat counts in exams like mle......
I ve a ques fr u.......... how many hours did u use to put in each day?
By d way when did u graduate?
coz i passed out almost 3 yrs ago so i ve forgotten most of the stuff.......
I need a piece of advice on how to manage time..
i wish all d very best fr ur result
have fun!
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| Colombia
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Hello asmi.congratulations.......... you are the best in this forum for sure. You were a very challenging and motivating person. I wish the best score because you deserve it. I going to miss you. Take care and sse you soon.
Colombia.
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| kalsam
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Asmi..at last you did it..
wish you all the best for your great score...
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| asmi
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Thanks to all of you for your wishes...
Lets hope for good result
If anybody needs any advice, feel free to contact me.
It would be wise to write about my strategy after getting my result in hands.
So talk you all soon...
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| mdwannabe
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Congrats Asma! You did it! I am sure of that! Its all you! Only sad thing...after you get your score..those people in PA will probably raise the bar again :-)
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| asmi
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"mdwannabe" wrote:
Congrats Asma! You did it! I am sure of that! Its all you! Only sad thing...after you get your score..those people in PA will probably raise the bar again :-)
Good joke mdwannabe
I just wann a good score in 90's thats it .
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| bluestar
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Hi asmi,
I am sure many ppl like me will miss you so much in this forum. I know you'll shift to step2 forum now. And soon we will as well. :wink: Best luck with your exam!
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| dxtxpx
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hi asmi i am really happy for u that u r done with one big step. I am sure u will do great, u are what this whole step1 forum is about. u have made it inviting and a learning pad for other ppl and i am so thankful for that. i have been away for a while but i still appreciate your efforts and will definetely pray for your success now and in future. good luck
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| asmi
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thanks dxtpxtx , will miss u all ,but will be in touch with u all .
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| Bela
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Takbir girl!  Hope u will do better than u expect. I am happy you're off the hook now. Just come to florida for a few days vacation
p.s. don't forget to let us know ur trick, meaning how u studied, what books u covered, how many hours/day u invested, what u thought of the exam, and what books u slept on, using 'em as a pillow
ma'a salama
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| asmi
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oh Thanks Bela
Ok now time for giving out my experience :
:arrow: On the day of my exam , I was little tense but tried my level best to keep myself calm by thinking that i know everything , i have read well :wink: who knows...except Almighty.But have that attitude in mind so as to keep yourself away from anxiety or panic attacks.Also practise deep breathing exercise to relax.
:arrow: Time management while taking exam: most imp. thing , keep an eye on the clock ,since it includes total 8 hours inclucing break . I took 2 min break after every block intially and later towards last blocks 5 min break .
About my strategy :
:arrow: Number of hours i used to put in is my max. time which i could have utilized in a day ,may be 13 + hours /day or more than that .I had no other work other than study .
:arrow: I graduated out in 2001 . And did practised medicine for 1yr in India . :wink: Iam an IMG as u all know .
:arrow: Books which i used :
*kaplan lecture notes
* goljan path review
* added BRS for behavioural sciences and physiology
* Internet resources for genetics ,microbiology ,pharmacology and path .
*High yield anatomy and neuroanatomy .
* ofcourse FA (for final round of revision).
* CMDT for reference .
Friends imp peice of advice (though not required,as everyone seems to be very dedicating):
:idea: since everyone of us have an ambition of doing residency here ,we need to set our goal first .So make that point clear in your mind that if you don't take it serious than what will be the consequences aftermath .Therefore i wrote it on paper and pinned in into my room as follows " IF THEY CAN MAKE IT i.e 257/99,THEN WHY CAN'T I ?".Just to set my eyes focussed on my goal . Therefore put in max. time that you can utilize for study .Lock yourself in your room and don't allow anybody to disturb you .Meanwhile every 1 hour take 10 min to relax yourself or take fresh air outside and return back.
:arrow: Finally eat well ,sleep max 7 hrs/day...to consolidate ur memory .
:arrow: The most imp thing now is...PRAY FOR ASMI'S RESULT :wink: ..JUST KIDDING..
If anybody have any other Q's ..you are most welcome..
OkiDoki...takecare everyone
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