If Your NBME Scores Aren’t Improving, Read This!
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If Your NBME Scores Aren’t Improving, Read This!

By Rand Abu Raya, Medical Student, Al-Quds University (Abu Dis)

I still remember sitting for my first NBME exam, thinking: “I studied so much… why does my score say otherwise?”

I was exhausted. I had spent hours reading, watching videos, and solving questions. But my results didn’t reflect my effort.


If you’ve been there, you know the frustration:

  • Doubting yourself

  • Questioning your intelligence

  • Feeling stuck no matter how hard you try

I’ve been there too. And I want you to know something: the problem wasn’t me. The problem was my method.


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NBME Is Not a Memory Test


NBME exams are not about memorizing facts. They reward:

  • Understanding mechanisms

  • Connecting systems

  • Applying knowledge to real clinical scenarios

  • Recognizing patterns in questions


Most students try to fight them the wrong way: more hours, more memorization, more random practice. And it’s exhausting — with little results.


That was me. Until I found Brocali.


How Brocali Changed Everything For My NBME Prep


What changed for me wasn’t studying more. It was finally having a system.

When I started using Brocali, the first thing that shocked me was how clearly they explained the exam itself.

Before jumping into content, I finally understood:

  • How NBME questions are structured

  • What examiners are testing

  • Why answer choices are designed to trap you

  • Why early low scores are normal


For the first time, I stopped blaming myself. I realized I wasn’t “bad at medicine.”

That shift alone reduced so much anxiety.

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The Brocali Study System That Changed My NBME Scores


Brocali didn’t just give me content — it gave me a clear, step-by-step system to follow every day, and it made all the difference. Instead of randomly jumping between topics, I now had a structured plan for every subject:


  1. Watch short, focused videos

  2. Make sure I truly understand the mechanism

  3. Solve targeted questions immediately

  4. Review flashcards

  5. Do a mini self-assessment

  6. Deeply analyze every mistake


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For example, when I studied Gastroenterology, I didn’t just memorize stomach diseases.

I understood the physiology first.Then the pathology.Then I applied it in questions.


And when I got something wrong, I didn’t just say “okay” and move on.

I asked:

  • Why did I fall for this distractor?

  • What concept am I weak in?

  • What detail did I miss?

Every wrong question became a lesson, and once I stopped repeating the same mistakes, my scores started rising.


🎥 Watch this video to see exactly how Brocali helps you master NBME prep and improve your scores.



The NBME Score Improvement Was Real — and Measurable


It didn’t happen overnight. But it was consistent. And that consistency gave me confidence.

I started noticing:

  • My NBME scores became more stable

  • I could predict my performance

  • I recognized patterns in question stems

  • Weak topics became easier to fix

  • My exam anxiety decreased significantly


For the first time, I walked into an exam thinking: “I know how to handle this.”

Not because I memorized everything. But because I understood how to think.


The Emotional Difference


This part matters more than people talk about. When you feel lost academically, it affects your confidence.

When your scores improve consistently, it changes how you see yourself.


I stopped doubting my ability, I stopped comparing myself constantly and I started trusting my preparation.

That emotional shift was just as powerful as the score improvement.


Stuck With Your NBME Prep? Start Brocali


If you’re studying hard but your scores aren’t improving, hear me out:

It doesn’t mean you’re not capable. It might mean your study system isn’t right for NBME exams.


Before you decide to just put in more hours, ask yourself:

  • Do I truly understand the mechanisms behind each topic?

  • Am I reviewing my mistakes properly and learning from them?

  • Am I practicing NBME-style questions, or just memorizing facts?

  • Do I have a clear, structured daily plan that keeps me on track?


That’s exactly what Brocali gave me. With its step-by-step system, targeted videos, question cycles, and continuous feedback, I finally had a method that worked.


Once I started following Brocali’s system, everything changed. Not because I became smarter — but because my effort finally had direction, and my scores started reflecting it.


Start your NBME prep the right way — try Brocali today and see the difference.



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If you want extra advice or have any questions, you can always reach out to the Brocali team. Here’s how you can get in touch:


I promise, the team is really helpful and will guide you so you can get the most out of Brocali.

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