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The USMLE, or, United States Medical Licensing Exam, refers to a set of three standardized medical exams comprised of Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3. USMLE Step 1, the first in the series of licensing exams, is designed to assess student understanding as well as application of important concepts considered “basic” to the practice of medicine. In many ways, doing well on USMLE Step 1 sets the stage for your performance on USMLE Step 2 CK and USMLE Step 3. Therefore, even as Step 1 becomes pass/fail in 2022, it is absolutely imperative that you learn how to properly prepare for this exam. Ideally, if you need USMLE Step 1 tutoring, you won't need tutoring for Step 2 or Step 3!
What is USMLE Step 1?
Nicknamed ‘the beast’ on many online forums (after the ferocious effort needed to prepare for this test), USMLE Step 1 is generally regarded as the most important and most challenging of the 3 USMLE exams.
How is USMLE Step 1 scored?
USMLE Step 1 is currently scored on a scale of 120 to 300 with the national average score for first time test takers being 230±19 (as of 2018) and the lowest passing score being 194. Step 1 will shift to a pass/fail model beginning in 2022.
How is USMLE Step 1 administered?
USMLE Step 1 is a one-day exam administered on a computer at a Prometric testing center. The exam is given over an 8-hour testing session and there are currently seven 60-minute blocks of 40 questions each.
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There are many different USMLE Step 1 tutoring options available to students, so what makes Elite the best? When you sign up to work with a Step 1 tutor, you are getting much more than access to our world class MD tutoring services. 24/7 email support, a student success team, organized custom curriculum, and our 100% unused hour refund gurantee are just a couple reasons our students love us.
Who Actually Needs a USMLE Step 1 Tutor?
Receiving 1-on-1 help from a USMLE Step 1 tutor is always helpful, but it isn’t necessary for everyone.
Students with Weak MCAT Scores
If your MCAT score is below 509 (or below 30 with the old scale), you are at risk for weak USMLE Step 1 performance. MCAT scores have the strongest independent correlation of any factor to USMLE scores and a Step 1 tutor can help you get on the right track.
Students with Anxiety/ Poor Testing Skills
If you historically have high test anxiety and/or are a poor standardized test taker, a couple USMLE Step 1 tutoring sessions focused on strategy and wellness can be very beneficial to your success.
Students At Risk of Exam Failure
If you are >20 points away from passing USMLE Step 1 (as determined by your NBME practice exams) and have <8 weeks left to study, contact us immediately. A 20+ point gap can be a lot of ground to cover and a professional USMLE Step 1 tutor should be a serious option at this point.
Students with a Previous Exam Failure
If you have previously failed USMLE Step 1, you are at risk for a second failed exam if you do not make major changes to your study habits. USMLE Step 1 tutoring can help evaluate where you went wrong last time and make sure that this time you have a successful outcome.
Students Who are Falling Behind
It is normal to fall behind a little bit on your Step 1 study plan, however if you find yourself regularly unable to complete at least 75% of your work each day, a USMLE Step 1 tutor may be beneficial. Tutoring will help to hold you accountable to your goals and get back to where you need to be.
IMG Students
2020 official data from the USMLE reports that first time Step 1 examinees from non-US/Canadian medical schools have only an 87% pass rate (compared to 98% from US medical schools). Despite the lower pass rate, IMGs must excel on their USMLE exams in order to have a chance at US residency acceptance. Therefore, USMLE Step 1 tutoring is a good idea.
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