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USMLE Step 1 Exam - 5 Tips For Scoring Well Above Average

Achieving success on your USMLE Step 1 exam is more than just studying hard for long hours, it is about doing many small things right on a day-in and day-out basis. Do you want to score well above average? You have to do more than just study the first aid and do thousands of questions, you have to do many small things correctly so that your whole atmosphere is as good as it can be for preparation.

On top of surrounding yourself with the right people and right tools to get a great score, you also have to pay attention to many other things that can hurt your success, both before test day and on test day.

The following 5 tips are just a few of the small things you should do that will ensure you achieve the success you deserve on your Step 1 exam:

1. Never second guess yourself

Nine out of ten times, your first choice is the right choice. Unless you have a tight feeling in your gut that tells you to change your answer, leave it with your first choice.

2. When studying, eat smaller, more frequent meals low in fat and high in protein

What you put into your body will show on the outside through your day-to-day performance, so for this reason you should adopt a diet high in protein which keeps your mind sharp, high in quality carbohydrates with give your brain and body energy, and low in fat, which only slows you down and makes you tired.

3. Book your test for either morning or afternoon based on your sleeping habits

If you get your studying done late into the night and have trouble even thinking in the morning, don't rearrange your life so you can take the test in the morning. Instead, book your test for the afternoon slot, even if this means taking it a bit sooner or a bit later. It is best to work with your abilities than to try to change for the biggest test of your life.

4. Study environment can significantly lower your outcome

Think of the consequences of studying with the T.V on, or with the radio on; is it really worth catching some daytime shows at the risk of missing something important in your study notes? It isn't, the T.V will always be there, you only get one chance to score well on your first try.

5. Learn to schedule rest and sleep during preparation

Sleep is as important as studying, if not more important. Without adequate rest your brain cannot put the information you've just learnt into your long-term memory. Scheduling short naps in between sessions and getting eight hours per night is extremely important and will help you study harder during your sessions.

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