Didn't pass Step 1

[marcelo1987]

Hi everyone I didn't pass Step 1, I thought I was ready but I wasn't. I have been getting ready for one years and half because I work full time. This has been a nightmare I passed with 124 this is so embarrassing. I don't know what to do should I keep going or should I do something else. I'm IMG this has been my worse day ! Any suggestions would be good. I bought the Kaplan online courses and I think is not worthy. I think I will just do the q banks from NMBE and Uworld. What you guys think any suggestion ?

[kiyara]

Hi sorry to hear about your failure..but dont think you are the only person who failed..take few days ti rest your mind and giveca best shot next time..do nbmes and uw thoroughly. You will do good in next time ..all the best...

[quacky.mcquacky]

Hi,
I am very sorry that you didn't pass. However, what we think doesn't really matter. The decision whether to continue with this journey is up to you. But, if the only reason you want to give up is because of this little setback, I advise you - stick with it. If this is something you really want, you have to push through. I can only imagine how disappointing it must have been to receive the failing score.
As kiyara suggested, go on a vacation. Clear your head. Most importantly, don't beat yourself up. What's done is done.
As for studying for the test: Doing tons of questions is important. Do lots and lots and lots of questions. Repeat the one you got wrong/guessed. Read the explanation. I also think that taking a few weeks of work before test would do you good.