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Step 1- 262


I am an old grad (2010) and IMG
Exam was on 11/28/2017
NBME - 13 - 238 - 1,5 months before exam
NBME - 15 - 252 - 1 month before exam
NBME - 16 - 263 - 2 weeks before exam
NBME - 17 - 257 - 1 month before exam
NBME - 18 - 252 - 20 days before exam
NBME - 19 - 255 - 8 days before exam
UWSA 1- 266 (86%) - 2,5 month before exam
UWSA 2 - 254 (83%) - 2,5 month before exam
UWorld - 87%(first time pass, timed, random) - 2 months before exam
USMLERx - 88%(first time pass, timed, by systems) - 6 months before exam
Dedicated study time - 9 - 10 months for 6-8 h/day, 5 days/week
Prep material - FA, FA express video, USMLERx Q bank, UWorld, Kaplan LN + videos(2014), BRS series for all subjects, HY embryology, behavioral, Goljan book for pathology(highly recommend).
If you have any questions don't hesitate to post your questions down below. Will try to answer them
I wanna thank everyone who supported and guided me!
I wish everyone good luck! U CAN DO IT!

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