USMLE prep & scores

[rockjock2010]

Hi All,
I have seen threads on other forums where members post some of their studying insights and scores each week, along with their step scores. I am taking the Step in a month and already have a gameplan, but am a little nervous, would anyone like to go into their studying techniques, and what their end result was?
Specifically, how long did you study?
Comp score?
NBME practice test # and score, and how long before exam you took it.
USMLErx or USMLEworld Average % and % completed?
Any courses you took, or things you did that you thought were key.
And finally what your score was, and how you felt about the test.
I know this can be really personal, so please don't share if you are uncomfortable, but I know that I and others would like to know where we stand, and for people in earlier stages of prep - maybe you can give some insight to what was effective for you, in the hopes of helping out the rest of our IMG friends. All schools are welcome.
Thanks,
RJ

[HN_MD]

You say you have 1 month to study? that might be too little time. you should really leave yourself 2-3 months. But anyway, I've already posted everything you asked for:

http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-forum/153162-nbme-practice-exams.html

I spent 2 months on Kaplan center Prep and nothing else. Used USMLERx, QBank and USMLE world (finished all of them with random 50 question blocks and scored 71%, 63% and 65% respectively)
The NBME tests are a must! buy all 4 and space them out as you study. They were the best indicators of step 1 performance.
I just got my scores in today and got a 244/99. I thought the test was fair and just long! make sure you work on your endurance.
good luck

[rockjock2010]

Very Good Job my Friend! Kudos. I have actually been studying at a mild pace all semester, but am now really focusing on it - aka stressing the heck out! I already have a plan, but was interested to see what kind of scores on the prep material brings in what kind of USMLE score. Thanks for sharing --- anyone else?

[thethom]

The NBME test is the best tool for judging how your performance will be on the actual exam... Best of Luck...

-T