So I keep on trying to make a post and this is my first time actually trying on reddit. Addition to the shock of failing, I have been so confused to how reddit works lol. Hoping this one goes through.
I just got the results that I failed Step 1. After talking to advisors and all, I am feeling calmer and have a plan. But for anyone who may not be celebrating and feeling a little down right now, just wanted to say that you are not alone.
For context, I am in an US MD program and have done consistently average to above average in NBME based school exams. Vast majority of my class passes (like 90%) if I recall correctly. My NBME practice scores were 67-71%ish the two weeks leading up to the actual thing. So this was unexpected to say the least. I knew I wasn't acing it. But thought I will pass with slim margins. Hurts that I failed with such close scores
For more specifics, NBME 33 was 71 and free120 68. All under test taking environment. Timed, no extra breaks.
I have never been that great of a test taker, especially when the format and the environment are different from what I used to. So maybe that played a factor.
It sucks. And I feel dumb and embarrassed. But I will get there. And you will too
But if anyone else has experienced it and has any advice on making sure I can pass retaking it, please help me out here