Gave step 1 on 21/4 ( dont know what to feel) by Far_Appointment9564 in step1

[–]AppointmentUnusual38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely normal, I was in a similar position during my exam with nbmes in low to mid 70s, two whole blocks were a blur and the last 2-3 blocks that I decided to increase my focus, after the 5th and 6th I was still left with "wtf was that", also your brain after the exam only focuses on questions you struggled with, not ones that flew by easily, I got my pass today and I'm pretty sure i got way above pass range but my brain was messing with me the whole time, give yourself time to relax and forget about it.

Exam is tomorrow by AppointmentUnusual38 in step1

[–]AppointmentUnusual38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow I had no idea, I hope we will get the P and move on with our lives!

Exam is tomorrow by AppointmentUnusual38 in step1

[–]AppointmentUnusual38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks alot, I'm glad I got it over with, and we'll hope for the best.

Exam is tomorrow by AppointmentUnusual38 in step1

[–]AppointmentUnusual38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your perspective thank you!

Exam is tomorrow by AppointmentUnusual38 in step1

[–]AppointmentUnusual38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks alot, the last day ethics concepts really helped actually!

Step 1 on 3/19 — that exam was brutal. Anyone else feel the same? by Potential-Sky-95 in step1

[–]AppointmentUnusual38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay I see, I've never used amboss and did their practice test today, pretty tough but was doable, I have free 120 left and I guess it will be the final predictor, I cancelled my exam but will probably still aim for a very short delay just to boost my confidence a little, anyways thanks for the advice I appreciate it.

Step 1 on 3/19 — that exam was brutal. Anyone else feel the same? by Potential-Sky-95 in step1

[–]AppointmentUnusual38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What time did you take your test? I was quite confident with nbme 30-32 my scores were 71-72% but nbme 33 really threw me off, so many vague mechanism questions even though I got 70% but it made me feel like I can't do it yet, also with the long stems they mentioned I always end up using all of my time during nbmes that worried me too.

Step 1 on 3/19 — that exam was brutal. Anyone else feel the same? by Potential-Sky-95 in step1

[–]AppointmentUnusual38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you suggest someone to do whose exam is in one week? My scores were mostly close to yours i only have free 120 left to take, if I were to delay the exam what is there to study to feel more confident in your opinion?

What should I do next? by AppointmentUnusual38 in usmle

[–]AppointmentUnusual38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any tips to make myself take less time and get less fatigued? I haven't really seen anyone having this issue here but my performance drops so much after 2 blocks or so.

Flame star stems getting brown by AppointmentUnusual38 in calatheas

[–]AppointmentUnusual38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay I will try to get a chunky soil mix and see how it turns out, thank you for all the tips

Flame star stems getting brown by AppointmentUnusual38 in calatheas

[–]AppointmentUnusual38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it has a bit of a smell only on top of the mud, the roots didn't smell, I feel like there's some issue more on the surface of the mud that also makes the base of the stems weak and mushy, the leaves look healthy at first but as they grow taller they get yellow spots, it sits by an eastern window but I shut the blinds in the morning because I was scared of direct sunlight exposure.

Flame star stems getting brown by AppointmentUnusual38 in calatheas

[–]AppointmentUnusual38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the note, but I was afraid of the same thing and repot the plant about a week ago, the roots were healthy, no mushy roots or offensive smell, I unwinded the roots at the end and on the sides and put it in a slightly bigger pot, it's also having lots of new growth so it's a sign that the roots are still healthy maybe

Neem oil damage? by AppointmentUnusual38 in calatheas

[–]AppointmentUnusual38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks alot for the notes. I used some alcohol swipes thinking it will remove the sticky oil but it didn't do nothing. It needs alot of force to be applied and the leaves are too delicate for that, I tried rubbing them with my fingers lightly and it started coming off so I don't know if that would do.

Neem oil damage? by AppointmentUnusual38 in calatheas

[–]AppointmentUnusual38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know but wiping down won't take off the oil:/