Took that as good enough to pass and set the date to take step in a weeks time. A week later I took Uworld 2 and got a 218. Then I focused on my weak areas based on that test and Uworld and finally did Uworld 1 got in the 220s. Once I felt like I knew each section well enough I took a practice test. There's less cards but more detail in each card. The only anki deck I used was the first aid related one because that would actually help me understand the material. I stopped using anki because I realized I was remembering random facts but not actually understanding anything with anki. Since I screwed up my dedicated time, this was during my placements. I changed my study routine to only 2 to 3 hours a day. I've never been someone who studied a lot but tend to do well enough. After taking about 3-4 weeks off, I tried something new. I completely missed my exam date, due to the mental health disaster. My doctor recommended I take a few weeks off before placements started again. After another two weeks of not improving and insane study hours, I fell into depression and started showing signs of severe anxiety. I was studying like 14 hrs a day and did not understand why I wasn't getting the score I wanted. I was moving up but not at an ideal pace. I'll keep studying and try in like another two weeks. I was pretty shook but took it as okay, it's the first one, let me study properly and take one in 2 weeks time. I got somewhere in the 130s if that's even possible. So my very first step 1 practice exam, I completely failed. this one is for anyone struggling with the USMLEs, match, or life in general.
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