200 is the lowest score you can get. Even if you get 0 questions right, your score will still be 200. So not assessment.

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I need to know how you did uworld. Is it timed, mixed random unused. As a 64 in Uworld is usually correlated with a 215 to 218 in NBME. Based on your current NBME result you have a big chance of failing. If you happen to pass the exam your score will be at most high 70′s. Usually when this things happen, it is because you did something wrong in your prep. If you read my reply to USMLE100, you will see how to prep for this exam for maximum effectiveness.

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If you’ve read my posts in the blog, you would realize that you used all the study materials in exactly the way I said you should not. That is why you are having such problems. I do not think you can be ready to do the exam by August. Revising Kaplan notes alone will take at least 4 to 6 weeks. Basic mastery phase for step 1 involves at least 3 revisions. First revision you use a detailed study notes like Kaplan or my online Study notes. And revision does not mean to read. It means read, retain and recall at least 80% of the material. For some people that involves reading once (they have photographic memories) for most others it involves reading more than once. Second revision involves using high yield outline notes like BRS or FA but coupled with more detailed study notes in order to insure that you have not forgotten the more detailed material. Third revision involves concentrating on high yield outline notes like FA or BRS. Only then do you do qbanks, never subject wise but always, random, timed, mixed unused. This is the time period you identify weak points in your study and systematically take care of them. Then you do an NBME then sit for the exam 2 to 4 weeks later and pass it with at least an average score or even higher. As you can see, you need a lot of time to be able to do this. Students in my prep course follow this general outline of review and prep and most of them do get to get their desired scores. You need to reboot and do it right this time.

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wht can i do to improve my marks?? plz let me know,i m planning to take my step in aug end. thnaks
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Before I can give you any clear advise, what was your scores in UW, Kaplan and NBME. And did you use the actual online materials or did you use the downloaded version. Plus, how many times did you go through the notes and lectures and in what order.

Askdoc.

I suggest you use a new Qbank. Kaplan would do nicely. The problem with reusing qbanks is that what you have learned is the question and not the concept behind the question. Therefore that question cannot accurately assess your understanding of that particular concept. Although, I have not personally used USMLERX, I have seen some of the questions and they are not bad. However, both Kaplan and USMLE World still have the most statistical data to back their reliability for helping you get ready for the USMLE. I would still recommend you use either Kaplan or UW and use USMLERx only as additional material or resource. Same reason I recommend my own Step 2 CS course only as supplement even though I have taken pains to make it into really good prep material. Best to rely on a proven resource first and use newer resource only as supplement.

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Even after all this i am still not at the level i should be i just dont know what i am doing wrong and now i am getting depressed cause i cant seem to bring my score up anyhigher than what is. I was planning on taking the actual exam beginning of AUG.

PLease give me some advice, please help me in some way. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

thank you so much.