Thank you so much for this video!!! The way you speak is respectful and reassuring. Having someone walk through testing logistics in detail like this is really really helpful. Thank you!!
That’s awesome! Best of luck on the CPA, you got this! Wishing you all the best. Let your friends know about this walkthrough so everyone can feel more comfortable before their big exams 🙌
Hi, I would call them and discuss this with them. I am unsure how to change this, you may also consider reaching out to your school. I hope this helps! Best of luck on everything!
Hey! There is no parking available so you will have to find city parking unfortunately. The bathrooms are located outside the testing rooms so you’ll have to walk a bit but not up or down any stairs. Probably a 2 min walk! Best of luck on the exam 🤙
Thank you for the amazing and concise video. I have couple of questions. 1-How early Should I book my test day. If I a schedule my test day 3-5 months in advance, is that considered too early? The reason i am asking is because i have heard quite few people complain about cancellations and being asked to reschedule. Have you had any issues with that? 2- Can i take my exam on a weekened or is it just Mon-Fri?
Glad the video was helpful! I would book whenever you feel comfortable, a few months out is just fine but if you’re in a popular city or area like I was (Chicago) I would book early because the Prometric sites fill up quick especially with out of staters having to drive or fly in to test in Chicago. You can always change the date and location if needed without a fee if you change it 30 days in advance typically. The test can be taken weekend or weekday. I took mine on a Thursday! Best of luck 👍🙌
Is there a GRE test center in Chicago? ETS keeps taking me to Indiana & Milwaukee test centers. I tried Home testing yesterday. ProctorU terminated my exam during break time.
Thanks Brian! Wishing you all the on your upcoming exam. There’s no other places that I know of if lockers don’t fit but the lockers were pretty big so you should be okay 👌
How big were the lockers? I have a 8.5 x 11" notebook (and a big enough purse or backpack) I'd like to bring with me so I can study during my train ride to downtown before the test, but I am worried it might not fit in the locker...
They were about half the size of a highschool locker and about similar to a gym locker. I was just fine with my backpack as well as a jacket and a few other items so you will be just fine. Best of luck!!!
Good question! I don’t have personal experience doing this. I would recommend reaching out to your school or whoever issued your testing permit and ask them about the necessary steps to extend your testing eligibility! Sorry I could be more helpful but I’m wishing you the best of luck on your exam!!
Are you aware of any other test center in Chicago other than this? they don't have step 1 dates until April. Is there any other way to schedule than online appointment ProScheduler? website is totally changed now
Hey! I just scheduled step 2 and noticed the change as well. The format is a bit different but essentially it’s the only way to schedule these exams and the MegaCenter is the only one I know of in Chicago! The dates aren’t great though :( sorry but good luck on the test 👌
Could you please explain the parking situation for those of us who are commuting with cars? Is there free parking for those using the testing center or we have to figure out our own parking?
Awesome question! Unfortunately you have to figure out parking on your own. There are a few garages nearby that you can pay to park and then walk to the test center. Personally, I Ubered to avoid any issues since parking is always a pain in the city for me 😭 Hope that helps out & BEST of luck on your exam!!!!
I’m just making up for some of those weeks where I was studying and couldn’t post as much :) but thank you for continuing to tune in! I have some exciting videos coming soon 💪👊
Hi!! No dress codes-where whatever makes you the most test ready. You can see my full day of exam here and exactly what I ate too! Hope it’s helpful :) th-cam.com/video/mtpndTBi1qI/w-d-xo.html
Good question! The scheduling permit should have been sent to your email. You also can find it on the the nbme website where you registered for the exam. To my understanding the megacenter number doesn’t matter, just be sure to report to the correct address listed!
Hey man! Great question as always :) I would say that memorization will only get you so far on both exams. The key thing is really application of concepts and having a strong foundation! MCAT has more specific and detailed oriented problems due to the nature of the basic sciences like Physics, Orgo, biochem etc. Step 1 has a lot more volume of material and has more of a clinical application of content however they will have you reason between differential diagnoses to choose the best answer! Hope that helps out!
@@AustinNguyenMD something thats hindered my progress on the MCAT is the passage reading portion for all the sections. I’m a really, really slow reader and takes a lot of time for me to comprehend stuff (especially under timed pressure). Are the readings on Step as dense as the stuff you see on the MCAT passages?
I totally understand that! I personally did not like the CARS section on the MCAT and the amount of reading either. STEP has question stems that can be long but most of the questions show key details and information that help you get to the right answer so most of the time it’s more of fast read instead of a deep and detailed read like MCAT!
You’re very welcome! There’s no designated eating area, but you are welcome to eat in front/in the area where the lockers are! There are seats available and I tried to draw them in my horrid drawing 😂 Best of luck on your upcoming exam :)
Super helpful !! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!!! Best of luck 👏
From someone with immense test anxiety, thank you!! This makes the idea of test day so so so much less stressful :)
No problem! Glad it was helpful. Best of luck on your exam!!
Great video. I’m taking my board exam for Health and Wellness Coaching this weekend. Thank you.
No problem at all! Best of luck on your exam!!! 🙏💯
Thanks for this! Super helpful before my Step 2 on Monday
No problem! Best of luck on the exam - you will do great!! 🙏💪💪
Thank you so much for this video!!! The way you speak is respectful and reassuring. Having someone walk through testing logistics in detail like this is really really helpful. Thank you!!
You’re welcome!! Best of luck with everything and I appreciate all of the kind words 🙂
Where to park the car ? Anyone please ?
I ubered because I didn’t want to deal with parking but there are garages nearby where you can park, good luck!
@ thank you!!
Really appreciate you taking the time to do this. Definitely feel more prepared from a time management perspective. Thanks much!!!
No problem! Happy it could be of some help to you and I’m wishing you all the best on your upcoming exam 💯🙏
This was so so helpful! Thank you! :)
Super happy to hear that!! Best of luck on your upcoming exam!! 🙂💯
This video is amazing!!! You are the best for posting this! I have my OT board exam this week and this helped ease my anxiety so much
I am so happy to hear this!! This is the EXACT reason I made this video :) Best of luck on the OT board exam!!! You got this 🙌🙌🙌
Thanks so much! Taking the GRE soon and appreciated your overview of the building and procedures.
No problem at all! Happy to help! Best of luck on your exam! You will do great 👍
I’m taking a CPA exam in Chicago mega center and found your vid here. Very helpful. And your study tip helps too.
That’s awesome! Best of luck on the CPA, you got this! Wishing you all the best. Let your friends know about this walkthrough so everyone can feel more comfortable before their big exams 🙌
Love the confident “I am a third year medical student” awesome video bro!
HAHA I know bro 😂 I didn’t know for sure when this would be posted, but hey post-step 1 = M3 😜 Glad it was helpful bro! Good luck this week!!
You're doing great cuz! Keep making more videos!
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Thanks Timothy!! I appreciate your support 😎
Plz can u tell me hiw to change prometric ID name ..my pasport surname is fisrt and prometric ID its last..
Hi, I would call them and discuss this with them. I am unsure how to change this, you may also consider reaching out to your school. I hope this helps! Best of luck on everything!
Ok tanx
No problem! You got this!
giving us videos back to back
Anything for my subscribers :)
I have to drive 45 to 60 min just to get there. Where is parking? Is there a lot of walking. I use a cane. How close are bathrooms to the test room?
Hey! There is no parking available so you will have to find city parking unfortunately. The bathrooms are located outside the testing rooms so you’ll have to walk a bit but not up or down any stairs. Probably a 2 min walk! Best of luck on the exam 🤙
Thank you for the amazing and concise video. I have couple of questions.
1-How early Should I book my test day. If I a schedule my test day 3-5 months in advance, is that considered too early? The reason i am asking is because i have heard quite few people complain about cancellations and being asked to reschedule. Have you had any issues with that?
2- Can i take my exam on a weekened or is it just Mon-Fri?
Glad the video was helpful! I would book whenever you feel comfortable, a few months out is just fine but if you’re in a popular city or area like I was (Chicago) I would book early because the Prometric sites fill up quick especially with out of staters having to drive or fly in to test in Chicago. You can always change the date and location if needed without a fee if you change it 30 days in advance typically. The test can be taken weekend or weekday. I took mine on a Thursday! Best of luck 👍🙌
Is there a GRE test center in Chicago? ETS keeps taking me to Indiana & Milwaukee test centers. I tried Home testing yesterday. ProctorU terminated my exam during break time.
Hi! There should be a test center downtown in Chicago but a lot of times it is filled up early. Did you try checking for other dates?
@@AustinNguyenMD There was none in Chicago for October and November.
Oh no :( I’m sorry! Most test sites will be pretty similar so I’m sure it will all work out!!
Great video. I wanted to ask if there possible to have lugguages or a place to put them that doesn't fit the lockers.
Thanks Brian! Wishing you all the on your upcoming exam. There’s no other places that I know of if lockers don’t fit but the lockers were pretty big so you should be okay 👌
How big were the lockers? I have a 8.5 x 11" notebook (and a big enough purse or backpack) I'd like to bring with me so I can study during my train ride to downtown before the test, but I am worried it might not fit in the locker...
They were about half the size of a highschool locker and about similar to a gym locker. I was just fine with my backpack as well as a jacket and a few other items so you will be just fine. Best of luck!!!
@@AustinNguyenMD Thank you so much!!
@@yukid1790 Anytime!! You got this!! 👌
How to extend my eligibility period for the step 1
Good question! I don’t have personal experience doing this. I would recommend reaching out to your school or whoever issued your testing permit and ask them about the necessary steps to extend your testing eligibility! Sorry I could be more helpful but I’m wishing you the best of luck on your exam!!
Are you aware of any other test center in Chicago other than this? they don't have step 1 dates until April. Is there any other way to schedule than online appointment ProScheduler? website is totally changed now
Hey! I just scheduled step 2 and noticed the change as well. The format is a bit different but essentially it’s the only way to schedule these exams and the MegaCenter is the only one I know of in Chicago! The dates aren’t great though :( sorry but good luck on the test 👌
Could you please explain the parking situation for those of us who are commuting with cars? Is there free parking for those using the testing center or we have to figure out our own parking?
Awesome question! Unfortunately you have to figure out parking on your own. There are a few garages nearby that you can pay to park and then walk to the test center. Personally, I Ubered to avoid any issues since parking is always a pain in the city for me 😭 Hope that helps out & BEST of luck on your exam!!!!
I see that you are making videos almost everyday it's hard to follow haha, keep up the good work :)
I’m just making up for some of those weeks where I was studying and couldn’t post as much :) but thank you for continuing to tune in! I have some exciting videos coming soon 💪👊
Is there a dress code for USMLE takers? I noticed on your vid some were wearing white coats. And any snack or lunch recommendations?🤗 lol
Hi!! No dress codes-where whatever makes you the most test ready. You can see my full day of exam here and exactly what I ate too! Hope it’s helpful :) th-cam.com/video/mtpndTBi1qI/w-d-xo.html
Thank you again!!!
Anytime! You will do awesome 👏 Thanks for supporting the channel!!
Thank you! I'm an IMG..foreign doctor taking the exam this month...🤗
Good luck!! You got this 💯💯💯
I haven’t been issued a greencard can I still give my exam ?
I am not sure about this one sorry!
Is there any difference when it says on Prometric "Mega Center 1, 2, 3 or 4"? And where do you find the scheduling permit?
Good question! The scheduling permit should have been sent to your email. You also can find it on the the nbme website where you registered for the exam. To my understanding the megacenter number doesn’t matter, just be sure to report to the correct address listed!
Thoughts on MCAT vs Step 1? I’ve heard that MCAT is more reasoning and Step is more memorization? Would u say that’s accurate?
Hey man! Great question as always :) I would say that memorization will only get you so far on both exams. The key thing is really application of concepts and having a strong foundation! MCAT has more specific and detailed oriented problems due to the nature of the basic sciences like Physics, Orgo, biochem etc. Step 1 has a lot more volume of material and has more of a clinical application of content however they will have you reason between differential diagnoses to choose the best answer! Hope that helps out!
@@AustinNguyenMD something thats hindered my progress on the MCAT is the passage reading portion for all the sections. I’m a really, really slow reader and takes a lot of time for me to comprehend stuff (especially under timed pressure). Are the readings on Step as dense as the stuff you see on the MCAT passages?
I totally understand that! I personally did not like the CARS section on the MCAT and the amount of reading either. STEP has question stems that can be long but most of the questions show key details and information that help you get to the right answer so most of the time it’s more of fast read instead of a deep and detailed read like MCAT!
@@AustinNguyenMD thank goodness. I think I’ll be good as long as there’s no CARS on Step lol 😂
I feel you brother!! Yep no CARS 🤣 best of luck on the MCAT, and don’t hesitate to reach out if any questions come up along the way!!
Thank you for this video! Do they have an area where you can eat?
You’re very welcome! There’s no designated eating area, but you are welcome to eat in front/in the area where the lockers are! There are seats available and I tried to draw them in my horrid drawing 😂 Best of luck on your upcoming exam :)
Please subtitles English too,because I Studying English yet, please
I am trying to upload the correct English subtitles! Sorry about that!
@@AustinNguyenMD ok all right my friend this lot ok nice
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