Looking for tutor for step 1/2
DO student. Passed COMLEX Level 1 but did not pass USMLE Step 1 on my first attempt. Looking for someone independent, ideally an MS4 or resident, to work with 1:1, not a branded prep company.
What I need help with: rebuilding weak areas for the Step 1 retake and closing the gap between my COMLEX and USMLE performance. I passed one and not the other, so I suspect this is partly a test-taking/format issue rather than a pure content gap.
I'm also planning Step 2 CK for later this year, and given how much weight Step 2 carries for residency applications now that Step 1 is pass/fail, I'd strongly prefer someone willing to work with me through both exams rather than starting over with someone new. Continuity matters here, since someone who already knows my weak spots and how I think through questions can build on that instead of re-diagnosing me from scratch.
What I'm looking for:
- Your own Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores, ideally from the last year or two since the exams shift.
- Experience with DO students or COMLEX, even if you're MD, since the crossover matters for how I study.
- Experience with retakes or recovering from a rough Step 1, if that's you too.
- Someone who breaks down why an answer is wrong instead of just re-covering content I already know.
- Willingness to work together across both exams rather than a short block.
Rate: open to hourly, ideally in the $80-120 range since I'm covering this myself as a student. Happy to do a paid trial session before committing to anything longer term.
If you do this independently or know someone who does, drop a comment or DM. Happy to answer questions about my situation.