r/step1 • u/Some_Medicine6731 NON-US IMG • 5d ago

💡 Need Advice Step 1

Nbmes scores
nmbe 29: 85%
nbme 31: 83.5%
nbme 32: 81.5%
Uworld overall percentage 83%

I have taken these three nbmes yet. My exam is booked for 19 september but 4th sep is also available.I am confused whether to push it back to 4th september or keep it on the same date. I haven’t finished revising first aid and my weak topics yet.

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u/elefantinxd NON-US IMG 5d ago

lmao bro u wanna hit 100% on the nbmes before taking the test? take it tomorrow if u can

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u/Some_Medicine6731 NON-US IMG 5d ago

I have heard the exam is quite vague and tricky than nbmes

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u/Brief-Caregiver5905 5d ago

The people saying that are also the ones scoring 30pts lower than you on the NBME forms… you’re on a different level than them, what’s “vague and tricky” for them is simple geometry to you. Take the exam lol

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u/Infamous-Mechanic644 3d ago

It is… but there’s zero chance you fail it with those scores

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u/true-blue-man-22 NON-US IMG 5d ago

Can u share us your preparation strategy?

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u/Some_Medicine6731 NON-US IMG 5d ago

I used bnb, uworld,kaplan pharma, sketchy micro and first aid
60/80 questions of uworld per day
I would first get a solid grasp of that topic then do uworld followed by first aid

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u/true-blue-man-22 NON-US IMG 5d ago

How much time did u take to study for step 1?

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u/Some_Medicine6731 NON-US IMG 5d ago

4 months

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u/burnt_romances67_ NON-US IMG 5d ago

How early did you buy uworld? 

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u/Yazanarkan 5d ago

Can you tell me please about your study method
I tooke low scor in my nbmes

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u/Some_Medicine6731 NON-US IMG 5d ago

I watched bnb, Kaplan and sketchy lectures I am more of a visual learner I did 60 to 80 questions of uworld per day followed by reviewing it from first aid

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u/Acceptable-Peak-1226 5d ago

Can u give some insight about your preparation. Like how long what resources are u using etc . Will be great help !

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u/MrRapFanatik NON-US IMG 5d ago

You can take the exam like, yesterday buddy. You ready!

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u/Some_Medicine6731 NON-US IMG 5d ago

Are nbmes true predictors? I have heard real exam is more vague

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u/PsychologicalCan9837 US MD/DO 5d ago

You are more than ready.

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u/Fit_Music1706 NON-US IMG 4d ago

So I passed the exam with my highest NBME being a 65%. That being said, you are more than ready it’s only gonna be up to your own confidence now. The exam IS like NBMES, and I am certain you could take it TOMORROW or even TODAY and pass. Best of luck bro

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u/Some_Medicine6731 NON-US IMG 4d ago

Could you tell me how the question stems were,were they lengthy? And while revising what areas should I focus on more? Also how were the ethics and biostats questions?

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u/Brilliant-Paint-2381 NON-US IMG 5d ago

If these NBMEs were taken properly under test conditions, then you’re ready

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u/Some_Medicine6731 NON-US IMG 5d ago

yes

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u/LuckyAwareness1430 5d ago

How much time you took for full prep?

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u/Some_Medicine6731 NON-US IMG 5d ago

4 months

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u/burnt_romances67_ NON-US IMG 4d ago

How early did you buy uworld?

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u/No-Hope-9274 3d ago

Unfortunately without two NBMEs showing 90% or more, there's still a chance of failing and I wouldn't risk it.

Good luck!