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Dear All,

Step 3 is the most brutal exam, it will test your mental strength at maximum so be prepare to face the music! I have prepared for two months.

First time UW 62-65% (timed non tutor mode)
Second time UW (timed, Tutor mode)
CCS twice
First aid
kaplan q book score 75-80%

Step 3 score 219/92

Background: Graduate 1998 FMG
Step 1: 83 (2002)
Step 2:84 (2002)
step 3 failed twice(2003)

Completed ED residency outside US in 2008


I mostly relied on UWORLD I think it helped me a lot I did it twice both sections, I would recommend every one who want to achieve a decent score. Its a great source and it will test your abilities at maximum like the real exam. I have not done any simulated exam because I do not had the option to extend the test date.. Please focused on UW all the answer choices and read the explanation this will help you

This is really a very brutal exam I was not completely satisfied with my performance on questions, however I was confident that I nailed the CCS, I have completed all the cases very fast ( Scored reflected star performance)

Take home:
UW works best, it will really prepare you for the real exam
Do CCS at least twice

Thank you and good luck!
congradualtions. Thank you for posting exam experience and also advice. I am in the same boat as you can I contact you my email. I have few questions. thank you
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