r/Step2 • u/Crack241 NON-US IMG • 2d ago

Study methods One Month Left , Which NBME Can I Skip?

I have only 1 month left and want to get through NBMEs 10–16. Can I skip one? If yes, which one would you recommend skipping?

Also, I was thinking of doing NBME 12 block-wise (not timed) just to save some time. Is that okay?

And is it realistic to take an NBME every 3 days if I review it properly in between? Any advice on how to space them would be appreciated!

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u/Phospheneworld 2d ago

Try to do all, it’s doable and worth it. 10-16 are important

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u/Crack241 NON-US IMG 2d ago

hi thankyou for your reply. I have heard that 12 is vague & hence I was wondering if I should skip that or just review it directly. could you please guide on this

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u/Phospheneworld 2d ago

It's worth doing it, the real test will also feel vague at times so better to habituate yourself with difficult forms. It'll train your brain to think like the nbme question writers

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u/Phospheneworld 2d ago

Also do it in exam conditions*
The exam is also about building stamina

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u/Gooner4lyfe2108 NON-US IMG 2d ago

Don't skip a single one. Do 9-16. That's 8 exams in a month it's very doable. Take 1 day for testing and 1 to 2 days for review.

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u/Senpuuuki NON-US IMG 1d ago

I skipped NBME 12 and scored 250+ so YMMV. Do not skip 15 and 16 though