“The Message is Clear: You do not have to pay thousands of dollars to do well on the Step 1 Exam.” — 2010 Test-Taker from NY
The Step 1 Method walks you through how to prepare for the Step 1 Exam in a step-by-step fashion. By utilizing a learning module online course, the Step 1 Method uses the most effective educational techniques to ensure that you learn and retain the necessary material.The online course begins by familiarizing students with the unique style of USMLE Step 1 questions. This style of questions is also known as the “3-step” question.The online course teaches you how to tailor your studying towards preparing for the information Board Examiners will ask. For students who are not used to seeing and practicing these questions often have difficulty in performing well on them. In order to be successful on the Step 1 Exam, you must become comfortable with these types of questions.
Second, the online course teaches you how to tailor your studying towards preparing for the information that the Board Examiners will ask you. One of the biggest road-blocks students have to effective preparation is that they simply don’t know what they need to know. They end up studying the wrong details, and miss major topics. There are key pieces of information that you should know about every topic. Our online course will walk you through exactly what you need to know. Once you have developed this system, studying becomes much more focused, effective, and enjoyable.
Thirdly, the online course teaches you the strategy of how to attack these special “3-step” questions. We teach you the necessary strategies to become a good test taker on the USMLE Step 1 ExamWe will give you specific strategies on how to approach these questions in a systematic fashion. Once you are able to pick out the key elements from each question, you will be able sift through the unnecessary and confusing detail. This will allow you to reach your full potential on the exam.
The online course also spends a significant amount of time teaching you general test-taking techniques. Many students feel that they are not good standardized test takers. We teach you the necessary strategies to become a good test taker, specifically on the USMLE Step 1 Exam. With these strategies you can ensure that you finish the test on time and are able to guess effectively when you do not know the right answer.
Finally, students underestimate the mental strength, persistence, and motivation that is required to study for the Step 1 Boards. In our online course, we address the mental preparation for this test. We will provide you tips to stay motivated, to focus, and to remain as effective as possible in pursuit of your goal.
