Week 16-19 : USMLE World Qbank

During this 4 weeks period, UW was my primary learning tools. I can't stress enough how
important UW for my step 1 preparation. Initially I did 1-2 blocks per day, reviewed all the
answers and wrote down some important concept and high yield materials on to my
personal notes, then I increased my speed to 3 blocks per day. UW is a great tool to
strengthen you concept and I really recommend you to review it twice. I did all blocks under
timed-mixed-unused mode only to simulate the real exam and get accustomed to the time
constraint. I also reviewed First Aid using the DIT video, but only the General Section and
some chapters from Organ System Section that I was weak on based on my UW
performance. For behavioral science, biochemistry , molecular biology, genetics and
physiology, I also used Kaplan MedEssentials to supplement FA.

Week 20 : Final Revision

I did a very quick revision of my UW notes, Kaplan Neuroanatomy, some chapters of
Behavioral Science, http://www.usmle-forums.com/usmle-step-1-recommended-
threads/1401-list-forgettables.html and of course my personal notes from Kaplan Live
Lectures. I reviewed the Free 150 USMLE sample again two days before the exam as many
people suggested that they appear on the real exam, and I must agree with it 

Self assessment exam

Free 150 USMLE sample (5 weeks out) : 87%
NBME 6 online (4 weeks out) : 238
NBME 3 online (3 weeks out) : 258
UWSA 1 online (2 weeks out) : 252
NBME 7 and UWSA 2 online on the same day (1 week out) : 250 and 262

Qbanks (all taken under timed-mixed-unused mode):

Kaplan (40% completed) : 72 %
UW (100% completed) : 81 %