r/step1

Anyone tested last week got the email that result will be out tmw?

The exam is definitely not what i expected AT ALL. I was flagging 10+ qns is certain blocks. Alot of them were incredibly lengthy , and if you know the vignette , theres a high chance you wouldnt know the options.

I still feel NBMEs can be used as a tool to know when you are ready, mine ranged from 75-84% and Free 120 (taken 2 days before) was 82. But one shouldnt expect the actual exam to be like these practice tests. The actual one is more vague. But don’t get me wrong, there is also a big chunk of straightforward qns, NBME type (do NOT get these wrong)

Also please , whoever is going to write it, go through the NBME previous images, quite a few of them were repeated , although different qns.

I dont want to instill fear in anyone. Even though its vague, its still doable if you know FA properly, they didnt go outside FA much. (some weird qns outside were there but a minority, and likely experimental)

On a side note, keep blinking (eyes can get dry real quick) and DO NOT panic during the test, keep composure, a few bad blocks where u get near nothing right is completely fine as long as you can calmly perform well rest of the blocks. ALL THE BESTT!!!

(Can ask me anything in the replies )

I only have 5-6 weeks dedicated. Starting with baseline of 47% on NBME 28. Saw Mehlman's video about delaying one entire month if we get one failed NBME prior to dedicated. HELP! I'm literally panicking.

How do you guys read FA? I read it once and feels like I know nothing? how do I retain it? do I need to do anki or read it multiple times?

I’ve always felt very suspicious of my past NBME scores (all under near real test conditions), because my raw scores have been higher than I expected them to be each time,
My raw percentages have been;
27 - 69% (Sept 3rd)
28-72% (Sept 13th)
*I got busy with some personal stuff and didn’t study anything at alllll during this time, so had to skip NBME 29 (cuz I’m short on time and wanted to do the newer ones)*
30-75% (October 1st)
31-67% ( October 5th)

I didn’t even really get to finish NBME 31 and went 5 mins over for the last 5 questions but I counted them cuz I got a call in between that distracted me. My mind was blanking during this test and I could not get myself to read the question and actually register what they were saying in my brain at allll, and it felt like I just did not know the answers for most of the questions and I was really flustered.
I’m trying not to let this bring me down tooooo much but it does have me worried and concerned about whether I’m doing anything wrong and whether my previous NBMEs were flukes. I know the next NBMEs will show me where I’m trending and I shouldnt be too worried but I don’t know, should I be worried? I know some fluctuations expected, but does that still apply for such a big drop?

Hello, I’m currently studying for step 1 hoping to take it in December 2026. I’m looking for someone/people who can help keep me accountable, so we can motivate each other and stay consistent through daily zoom calls. I'm based in EST. Please let me know if interested!

Hi all!

Wanted to check if there is any specific source in order to learn all the main anatomy points for NBMEs, across all systems
I've taken 5 so far and somehow the routes of blood vessels and the positioning of things in relation to others are the ones where I struggle. And the catheterisation routes. Anything anatomy related really
I tried the 100 anatomy concepts deck for a bit and it wasnt really super helpful i wasnt able to stick to it.
Is there any anking tag that i can unsuspend specifically study to really hammer in the HY anatomy points?
Any advice would be appreciated :)

I have been preparing for step 1 since this year’s start. i got my exam date extended way too many times bec i felt underprepared. now that i have 49 days left in my exam, i don’t feel that panic button, that dedication in me left with studying that same shit again feels so harddd and boring
My nbmes are

Nbme 30: 69
Nbme 31: 67
Nbme 32: 68

Left with nbme 33,34 and free 120. what should be my approach

My Step 1 is scheduled for October 15, so I’m officially one week out and starting to get really anxious

My NBME scores are :
NBME 26: 66%
NBME 27: 67%
NBME 28: 69%
NBME 29: 70%
NBME 30: 72%
NBME 31: 72%
NBME 32: 75%
NBME 33: 76%
So overall, I’m happy with the trend, but I’m really confused/bothered by my UWSA scores.

gave UWSA 1, 2, and 3 and got 67% on all three. I couldn’t seem to get that score up despite my NBMEs improving, and now I’m scared that maybe I’m missing something.

I still have to take NBME 34 and the Free 120, which I’m planning to do this week.

For people who tested recently, do you think I’m in a good position to sit for the exam? And what would you recommend doing during this final week?
Should I focus mostly on reviewing NBME mistakes/weak areas, do UWorld incorrects, review high-yield topics, Mehlman, etc.? Are there any specific topics you’d really recommend making sure I know before test day?
Would really appreciate any advice from people who were in a similar position.

I’m planning to focus mainly on these for assessment/review. Would you recommend doing any older NBMEs too, or are 30–34 + Free 120 sufficient?
Would really appreciate input from anyone who tested recently!

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my last 2 nbmes -

28:62%
30:66%
nbmes before these were <60
have 4 nbmes and free 120 left,exam on 28 october.
CAN I Do it? Any advices,PLEASE?