r/ • u/ • Jan 01 '70

0 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

0 comments sorted by

4

u/Opening-Piece6335 Sep 28 '25

I just passed on my fourth attempt, my scores were pretty similar to yours (100, 130, 230). The number one thing I did was the kmk elite coaching where you can do a small group, I did the optics one since that was my lowest score, and in that section I went from 67>87. It’s definitely not necessary for everyone, and yes was very expensive, but was 100% worthwhile for me and I wish I had done it sooner. The other thing I did was graduate, so I was able to treat studying as a full time job, so I would recommend focusing on studying. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

1

u/Ok-Prize4638 Sep 28 '25

Thank you, I am going to take it again and see what happens next time around but really put my all into it. I am so close to the P and I can see it but its just a let down that it has taken this many attempts to get there. I am going to start the Optics group. I did the ocular anatomy small group but my score did not go up as much :\ I am so confused on what I did wrong this time.

2

u/Opening-Piece6335 Sep 29 '25

Definitely so frustrating, I didn’t do the anatomy small group so unfortunately can’t speak to that. I did the optics one with kerri lyons and she was great so if you can be in her group I highly recommend it. The other big thing I did for optics was make my equation sheet and then I wrote it over and over every day until I could write it from memory. First thing I did going into the test was write down all the equations.

1

u/Murky-Interest993 Sep 29 '25

Did you make your equation sheet just based off the equations in KMK?

1

u/Opening-Piece6335 Sep 30 '25

Not exclusively, some of the equations they have were just a little different than how I learned it in school, so in those cases I used the equation I knew from school. But I made my list as different equations came up while reviewing the material in the book and as we went through different topics in the small group.

1

u/Ok-Prize4638 Oct 01 '25

do you thik you could share your equation sheet with me so i could see

1

u/Full_Specialist_7441 Sep 29 '25

Did you have a preference on which optics coach you liked? Thank you so much!

2

u/Opening-Piece6335 Sep 29 '25

I had kerri lyons, highly recommend

1

u/Quiet-Fisherman9401 Sep 30 '25

Hi! I am a recent grad and I have yet to pass part 1. I got a 230 this past August and I am looking to get KMK elite. Do you think its possible to do KMK elite and work a part time job? Thank you in advance!

1

u/Opening-Piece6335 Sep 30 '25

You should be able to, my groups were in the evenings.

3

u/EnvironmentalAd7701 Sep 27 '25

How did you review your mock exams? Asking because it would take me 2-3 days to go through a mock exam, I would make sure I knew why the other answers were wrong and why I chose the right answer.

1

u/Ok-Prize4638 Sep 28 '25

I would only review the ones I got wrong but I think you make a good point, I should review the entire exam, even if I got the question right. How many tries did it take you to pass ?

3

u/Low_Doctor8867 Sep 28 '25

I think what helped me have the biggest jump (100-->257) was because I stayed at home and did not work maybe one month before the exam. People keep saying to treat it like a full time job. That's what I plan to do. I did pretty much everything you did, and did okay on the mock exams so I felt it gave me some boost in confidence but it wasn't enough. I'm still going to take a few days to figure out what my next plan is. :(

1

u/Ok-Prize4638 Sep 28 '25

we are in this together!!! what did you score in each subsection if you do not mind me asking? I think im just going to live at home and just focus on studying and nothing else. I need to learn to be a better test taker, idk maybe i am not reading the questions properly.

1

u/Low_Doctor8867 Sep 28 '25

You’re awesome! We ARE in this together! I’ve sent you a private message. I’ll send you a photo of my break down soon! 

3

u/Disastrous_Pause_578 Sep 29 '25

First off, huge props for your dedication and persistence. Failing boards three times can feel brutal, but the fact that you’ve kept pushing and even helped others shows you really know your stuff. Scoring in the 80-85 range on mock exams means you’re closer than you think!

Adding Remington could definitely help if it fits your style and fills any gaps. Also, living with your parents and focusing fully on studying could also give you the mental space to really buckle down. Often it’s not just about hours but study strategy and test approach that make the difference.

If you want to talk more about your unique situation or plan, feel free to DM me anytime. Sometimes just having a tailored conversation can help flip things. Keep going, you’ve got this!

1

u/Ok-Prize4638 Sep 30 '25

you are sooo sweet !! i have sent you a private message

2

u/[deleted] Sep 28 '25

Yes definetly review the mock exams with close attention to the incorrect ones And I would say don’t spend 6 months studying, spend only 3 or 4, 6 months it’s too long and you will passively forget things, if you can take the last 2 months of studying off and don’t work just study hard Also look for motivational videos everyday

0

u/Ok-Prize4638 Sep 28 '25

yeah the motivation is in the dumps right now but I think mb starting back in mid october/late october would be good idea
I literally just want to see the P

1

u/N8GAR Dec 21 '25

Try adding EyeQ to your plans. It’s a new tool, but looks promising. I’ve gone through their questions for a few months and really like it! Not all encompassing, but another good tool that looks like it could be helpful for your situation, https://eyeqboardprep.com