Well I got in the 13 percentile for the first test.... the bottom 13 percentile. I failed the test. it's a devastating feeling to see all those hours spent studying go to waste. The good thing is that this first mini is only 10% of our grade as compared to 30% in previous semesters. I'm actually very satisfied with my work ethic and study time, I averaged about 7 hours of studying (except for the first two days) during those two weeks. I know for sure that I studied more than a large percentage of those who did better than me, which leads me to a crossroad: 1) give up and acknowledge that I am not intelligent enough for medical school 2) change my study habits and strategy. Those who know me already know which path I'm taking. Today, I implemented concept maps instead of my usual recopying of the notes. Really, I didn't have a strategy for the first mini. I just figured that if I studied the power points long enough then I would absorb the information. I guess that old saying holds true... "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." For the next mini I'm adopting a new study strategy.
I'm going to preview the lectures the day before they begin. I am also going to actually attend lectures, as it will keep me accountable to watching the lectures at a specific time and being around my peers. I passed on various opportunities such as playing basketball, partying after the White Coat ceremony, and going out to eat. I wanted to just focus on the exam, but my efforts proved to be futile. I will also review Netter's anatomy flashcards every morning. On Saturdays I will do the CTL practice problems and try to answer all the learning objectives without any notes. I will also review all of my notes from that week. On Saturday or Sunday I will join a study group with some friends to go over practice questions and review the learning objectives. This plan will get me at least an 85% on my next test.
- Are you gonna bounce back or bounce backwards?
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