Update

[jj_hope]

I took step 1 3x and failed and I'm attempting the exam for the 4th time now, i took the pass review course in Chicago. I'm taking the test in may 21.
I just wanted to thank everyone for all of the kind and encouraging messages, this time around I've not only changed the way I study but also my entire outlook on the road up ahead of me.
For anyone whose failed this exam, don't let your failures dictate your future, instead use your failures to improve your future. Sounds cliched i know, but this simple concept is pushing me forward so maybe it'll help someone else too.
All the best to everyone.

[IMG SURVIVOR]

Thank you for keeping Us posted on your progress and for sharing your experience.
Good luck on your test.

[devildoc8404]

Hey, jj_hope, I wish you much success on the 21st. May your dedication and knowledge shine through this time around!

[IMG SURVIVOR]

May God give you the knowledge,stamina and peace you need to pass this time.

good luck

[jj_hope]

Thank-you IMG SURVIVOR,devildoc8404 I took the exam on Thursday (21). In comparison to my past exam experiences, this was by far the smoothest process,I was by the least anxious, I thought I was going to be overwhelmed with stress but I wasn't. I had the new format of the exam, it looks just like the USMLEWORLD screen, I felt I had a few more calculations than before perhaps becuase of the new calculator feature on the screen. Overall, I'd say the exam was really fair, I didn't have one topic or subject that dominated the exam, it was a fair mix of all the topics. Hopefully, this time it'll work out, I honestly can look back and say I gave it more than my 100%, before I'd think oh I should've done that or this, but this time it's nothing like that, I reviewed everything I wanted to and needed to.
Now its the hard part the wait til July 15.
Once again I want to thank everyone for all the kind words of support and encouragement.
Please continue to keep me in your prayers.
JJ

[amuquith]

Friend, Good to hear that u r satisfied with ur exam this time.
Plz tell us if the question pattern has drastically changed from previous days after this new software on May,15th? My exam at the end of this week. plz reply eariest. Did u do any q bank this time ike- UW, Free USMLE CD, NMBE- offline or online, UW assessment form 1 & 2 like this? If u hv done what was ur score? And finally for last 4 days what should I revise?
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Thank-you IMG SURVIVOR,devildoc8404 I took the exam on Thursday (21). In comparison to my past exam experiences, this was by far the smoothest process,I was by the least anxious, I thought I was going to be overwhelmed with stress but I wasn't. I had the new format of the exam, it looks just like the USMLEWORLD screen, I felt I had a few more calculations than before perhaps becuase of the new calculator feature on the screen. Overall, I'd say the exam was really fair, I didn't have one topic or subject that dominated the exam, it was a fair mix of all the topics. Hopefully, this time it'll work out, I honestly can look back and say I gave it more than my 100%, before I'd think oh I should've done that or this, but this time it's nothing like that, I reviewed everything I wanted to and needed to.
Now its the hard part the wait til July 15.
Once again I want to thank everyone for all the kind words of support and encouragement.
Please continue to keep me in your prayers.
JJ

[devildoc8404]

Thank-you IMG SURVIVOR,devildoc8404 I took the exam on Thursday (21). In comparison to my past exam experiences, this was by far the smoothest process,I was by the least anxious, I thought I was going to be overwhelmed with stress but I wasn't... I honestly can look back and say I gave it more than my 100%, before I'd think oh I should've done that or this, but this time it's nothing like that, I reviewed everything I wanted to and needed to.
Now its the hard part the wait til July 15.
JJ

That sounds like a pretty darned fine way to come out of a Step One exam, if you ask me. :) Celebrate a little, will you?

Then, assuming good news on 7/15, celebrate a LOT! Best wishes to you, jj_hope...