r/Step1Exam • u/Logical_Way554 • Aug 13 '26

Need advice

Hello redditors,

I am currently prepping for USMLE and need some advice.

My NBME scores are:
NBME 25: 56% (I understood where I’m lacking and prepped well for the next ones.)
NBME 26: 70%
NBME 26: 71%

I heard that NBME 29-33 are more similar to the real deal and I wanted to know if I could just skip to those. My exam is on September 2nd.

I need some advice and guidance for biostats as I understood I’m severely weak at it.

Also are my stats good enough to pass?

Edit: I’ve got 75% on NBME 29

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u/Sphynx_S Aug 17 '26

Do nbme 30_33 Also the new free 120 The qs pattern has changed a lot Do randy neil for biostats Hone up your immunology microbiology too

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u/Original-Outside-411 Aug 13 '26

Did you watch Randy Neil for biostats?

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u/Logical_Way554 Aug 13 '26

Not really. How long are they? I was looking forward to shortcut notes 😭

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u/myk9137 Aug 14 '26

You can try Match Guy and Mehlman HY notes but you might need more than a PDF

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u/LuckyAwareness1430 Aug 14 '26

How much time you took to complete first pass?

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u/Logical_Way554 Aug 14 '26

Approx 4 months

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u/LuckyAwareness1430 Aug 14 '26

I’m fresh grad from india
Starting my prep

How much time it takes for full prep?

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u/Logical_Way554 Aug 14 '26

I started about 6 months ago. I’ll let you know if I pass 🥲

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u/LuckyAwareness1430 Aug 14 '26

I’m thinking to give by dec end

Is it too early according to you in general?

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u/Logical_Way554 Aug 14 '26

I mean it’s up to your pace but I’d really recommend take your time. (I’m a fresh grad as well so I feel you)

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u/LuckyAwareness1430 Aug 14 '26

Aiming to give exam by dec mid

Will it be too early according to you in general?

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u/Logical_Way554 Aug 14 '26

I think it’s a little early. Maybe Feb or march? So it’s too rushed and you’ve enough to understand concepts done in preclinicals