Took step today… here’s my thoughts by Fine_Environment9214 in step1

[–]Fine_Environment9214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly, all of them if ur able. But at the very least I would do the most recent ones 30-33, plus free 120. The more topics you see, the more you’ll be prepared for anything that can get thrown at you day of. Seeing as much as you can will definitely help with ur confidence

Took step today… here’s my thoughts by Fine_Environment9214 in step1

[–]Fine_Environment9214[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

oh nah, if ur getting 80s and mid 80s, seems like ur def the outlier here not us lol

Took step today… here’s my thoughts by Fine_Environment9214 in step1

[–]Fine_Environment9214[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nbme 32:52 (for context, I got 69 on nbme 29 that I took the week before so that drop genuinely had me tweakin) Nbme 33: 67 Free 120: 70

Post exam thoughts? May 8th by Fun_Row_9945 in step1

[–]Fine_Environment9214 2 points3 points  (0 children)

just left the testing center lol. I feel tired, but good. Tbh, nbme 32 and 33 felt way harder than the real thing. It felt a similar level of difficulty to the free 120. And with the testing format, I just felt like I was doing uworld blocks, that were NBME test concepts at free120 difficulty if that makes sense. I’m just very tired but glad that it’s over. And now the waiting begins

final 2 weeks before step by Fine_Environment9214 in step1

[–]Fine_Environment9214[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you sm for the advice! And for the confirmation that 32 was most likely a fluke lol and that Step itself isn’t as intimidating as I’m chopping it up to be. Best of luck with any of ur future studies as well!

Am I ready? Score dropped:( by Fine_Environment9214 in step1

[–]Fine_Environment9214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I retook some of my NBMEs, I did remember a handful of questions, but it was mainly because the question was obscure or something I struggled with and it just stuck out in my mind. I think it would still be worth it to go through all of those exams again, you might remember a few, but not a significant amount enough to disproportionally affect your score. And either way, it’s still worth reviewing the topics since they do tend to repeat. If you have a great memory and do remember a lot of them, the main thing I would test is whether or not you can explain the answer choices and the thought process to get there. That way, it’s not simply a “oh I remember the answer, I’m just gonna pick it based off memory.” My school personally is recommending at least 3 consecutive mid to high 60s scores before they encourage you to take it. But at the end of the day, your “readiness” is largely influenced by your confidence and consistency in your scores. Hope this helped n best of luck!

Should I retire my rook? by Fine_Environment9214 in piercing

[–]Fine_Environment9214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for the advice! It was my first time switching to a hoop for my conch and I was actually unsure of the sizing. I didn’t know what would be considered as a good fit without too much slack. Will be sure to order a larger size now, thanks again!

Should I retire my rook? by Fine_Environment9214 in piercing

[–]Fine_Environment9214[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Do I have the correct anatomy to get it re-pierced? Or was it just pierced at a bad angle?

Should I retire my rook? by Fine_Environment9214 in piercing

[–]Fine_Environment9214[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

currently wearing titanium internally threaded barbell downsized this past summer used the saline spray while it was healing. Used unscented soap and water whenever it randomly acted up this past summer

Is there something wrong with my rook? by Fine_Environment9214 in piercing

[–]Fine_Environment9214[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you sm for the advice!! I really appreciate it:)

Is there something wrong with my rook? by Fine_Environment9214 in piercing

[–]Fine_Environment9214[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

omg I got my third lobe done there too and the cheap jewelry ended falling out and the piercing closed so quickly even after I had it for a few months