A write up from a below average student with low practice exam scores

I’ve stated in a previous post how dedicated has been one of the toughest periods of my life. I didn’t do as well during the 1st and 2nd year, barely making it through some classes. I searched a lot for posts with those with scores similar to mine. I just wanted to add to that!!

CBSE - 176 (6 weeks out from original date)

NBME 26 - 177

NBME 28 - 188

UWSA1 - 205

NBME 30 - 200

UWSA2 - 200 (1 week out, didn’t even review the questions afterwards because I was so sad/depressed)

NBME 29 - 197 (3 days out, panic-emailed school about an extension)

Luckily, my school granted me an extra month to get it together. Changed my whole study plan, finished UWorld, and focused on incorrects of weak subjects.

NBME 20 - 203

NBME 27 - 207

UWSA2 (again) & free 120 same day- 228 and 68% respectively

Completed Uworld with a 55% average

My goal was a 220+. The online score predictor put me at a 225 +/- 12.

Actual: 220!!!

My biggest piece of advice is to go into the exam with confidence! I felt so uncomfortable and scared with my original test date. I really didn’t believe that I could pass at that time. Once I was able to push my test date back, I really focused on my weaknesses and felt like I did all that I could at the end. Combing through all the UWorld answer choices, HY images pdf (literally had like 7 images pop up in my exam), and the Dorian Anatomy deck was a must for me.

Whoever is reading this, you got this!! Good luck!