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Tips for Creating a S.M.A.R.T GOAL Study Plan
Spaced Repetition
Measurable results
Active Learning
Realistic Question Practice
Targeted integration of first year and
second-year material (during this school year!)
GOAL - > every planned study time has a…GOAL!!
Question review should help you target specific areas for remaining study!
Content
Questions
Total Study Time ExamDay
TopicalQuestion Review Test simulation
Smart Prep: Question Practice + Remediation
Content
Questions
• Averaged 68% on Qbanks• Focused on explanations• Employed spaced repetition
Qbank 1: 10 MCQs
4 x wk
Qbank 1: 15 MCQs:
6 x wk
Qbank 2: 44 MCQs
6x wk
Qbank 2: 88 MCQs
6 x wk
9.5 – 5 mo 5 – 1.5 mo 1.5 – 1 mo 1 mo
• Used Qbanks during semester studies• Used multiple Qbanks• Used results to plan study
Question Practice Time Line
Common Traits Among High Scorers
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HOW KAPLAN WILL HELP
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• Sequential items and Multimedia questions
• There may be more than 5 answers choices
• Not grouped in any way
• Basic Science questions couched in clinical vignette format
• No negatively worded questions
• Some experimental questions
Kaplan’s Step 1 High Yield Includes:
Complete Organ System coverage in 50 hours with lectures reviewed by Kaplan’s Master Faculty
On-the-go access to lectures that are accessible on iPad®
Access now and Until Your Test™
USMLE-style practice questions after lecture series
Step 1 Qbank with an integrated mobile app for iPhone® and Android™
Weekly warm-up exercises with quick video explanations to jumpstart your prep
Printed workbook to supplement your on demand lectures. Created by Kaplan’s Master Faculty.
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Only You Have the Power to Determine Your Future.
Your USMLE Step 1 prep starts now.
Scott Robertson.
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