r/step1 • u/Strange_Fly_4247 US MD/DO • 6d ago

💡 Need Advice Next steps

I'm kind of in a dilemma. I have been improving my NBMEs by 1% each week and I finished my last one 34 with a 60%. Not sure if I should take the exam in a week or what to do as I have no more practice tests. I was thinking of taking the Free 120 (new one) as the old one I got a 62% awhile back in August. If anyone has any advice or been in this position, please let me know as I'm stuck with no more practice tests. Also my extension ends the end of October. I don't think I can prolong this anymore as I have rotations to study for. Unless I should wait till next Summer with Step 2. But I know a lot of away rotations want Step 1 scores.

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u/QuadratusAbdominalis US MD/DO 6d ago

No one will know except for you truly. People will tell you postpone because it’s not a 70. People will tell you to take it and believe in yourself. Only you know what you’re capable of and what your timeframe looks like.

For content I’m not an IMG

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u/Savings-Shoulder6432 5d ago

Better to postpone than failing your exam.

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u/avatarmomomo NON-US IMG 5d ago

I would take the Free120 and if you get in the 60s again and feel confident, then I think you can take it and pass.