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USMLE Scoring: How Much Do a Few Points Matter?

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A USMLE testing center.

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Studying for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2CK can be stressful, how ambitious should your score goal be? How well should you be scoring on practice exams before taking the real deal? What should my Step 2CK score goal be? Read on to find out!

Top 5 Bad Habits Which are Keeping You From Passing USMLE Step 1

Frustrated medical school student studying for the USMLE Step 1.

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Studying for USMLE Step 1 is a daunting task, but you don’t want to study the wrong way to make matters worse. Here is a list of common bad habits students fall into when studying, and how you can avoid them to get you on the right track to passing your Step 1 exam!

How to Prepare for the USMLE and COMLEX Exams Simultaneously

A Medical student studying at night preparing for USMLE and COMLEX Simultaneously.

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One of the hardest decisions that all medical students face involves picking the resources to help them succeed on their board exams. To provide you the best and most accurate advice, we have our tutors personally utilize the services we review. In this blog post, we will share our impressions of TrueLearn’s SmartBanks for COMLEX Level 1 and COMLEX Level 2 CE.

Khan Academy for the MCAT Professional Review

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A group of pre-medical students studying for the MCAT.

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Khan Academy has one of the more established MCAT courses available to students. This is especially true since they are partnered with the AAMC themselves, the administrators of the MCAT. Here’s what you need to know about the resource.

The 2021 Ultimate Guide to the AMCAS

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A student using a laptop to male an AMCAS application

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Applying to medical school can seem like navigating a maze, and can undoubtedly intimidate a lot of students. To help ease some anxieties, here is our complete 2021/2022 guide to completing your AMCAS medical school primary application.

UWorld American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) QBank Review

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Desk with Laptop, stethoscope and notes for ABIM QBank Review

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Each year, as thousands of physicians begin studying for the internal medicine boards, an age-old question comes up: Which question bank (Qbank) should they choose? Today we are going to be reviewing the UWorld ABIM question bank to evaluate its quality as a study resource.

Medical Schools Application: Non-Profit vs For-Profit

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A group of medical school students in a classroom.

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In August 2007, the first for-profit medical school gained accreditation in the United States after more than 100 years of being banned. As a topic that many medical school applicants don’t typically consider, here’s the discussion to be aware of when applying to (or attending) a non-for-profit vs. for-profit medical school.

Top 5 Genius MCAT Study Tips

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A student typing on computer and using study tips for MCAT

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Although you cannot take shortcuts when it comes to preparing for the MCAT, there are certain study practices and strategies that distinguish top performers. Here are our top 5 genius MCAT study tips that can help you take your score to the next level. 

Here’s Why Spaced Repetition Is (Still) Important for USMLE Step 2 CK

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A student studying for the USMLE Step 2 CK while practicing spaced repetition.

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Spaced repetition is an active learning technique that involves taking information you need to memorize, usually in the form of flashcards, and repeating it across increasing intervals to help improve memory retention. Here’s how it can help you succeed on USMLE Step 2 CK.

How to Study for the Neurology Shelf Exam

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Someone on laptop studying for Neurology Shelf Exam

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For many medical students, the neurology shelf exam is perceived as one of the “easier” shelf exams. Despite its reputation, “easier” is certainly a relative term and there absolutely are students who find the neurology shelf exam quite challenging. Here are our tips for success.

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