What is a good score on NBME?

What is a good score on NBME?

Prior to starting your dedicated study time, make sure to do some research and figure out if your goal range matches the expectations of your chosen specialty. Generally speaking, however, a USMLE® Step 1 score between 230 and 245 is considered a good and a score between 245 and 255 is considered very good.

What is a passing NBME score?

The recommended minimum passing score based on the Angoff results is a scaled score of 57. The recommended minimum passing score based on the Hofstee results is a subject exam score of 59.

What is a 70% on Step 1?

A CBSE score of 70 is approximately equivalent to a score of 200 on the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 1. The vast majority of scores range from 45 to 95, and although the scores have the “look and feel” of percent-correct scores, they are not.

What is a good first Nbme score?

Students Who Score 250+ Start with Very High NBMEs. Students who end up with 240s on Step 1 have a variety of starting scores. I’ve had students start as low as the 130s end up with Step 1 scores in the 240s. However, for those who score 250s on Step 1, typically their starting scores are much higher.

Is 250 a good step score?

250 – 260: This is an excellent score that will single handedly improve your chances to match with a top program. This score is above the mean program score for all programs, so you know you’re scoring above average no matter where you’re applying to.

Is Nbme 18 still predictive?

In our experience, since the new NBMEs were introduced, NBME form 18 has been the most predictive of students’ scores on test day. (Of the retired NBMEs, form 16 was the most predictive.)

Is 249 a good step score?

248 – 249: The “High Achiever” Cluster The people who score this highly are definitely top students and/or top test takers, and it is especially apparent because these are the highest mean scores for any program.

Is 234 a good step score?

230-245: This range is considered good. Students with scores in this range will likely have most to all doors open to all specialties, especially if paired with at least good performances on Step 2 and clinical grades. 245-255: Scores in this range are considered very good.

How do I increase my NBME score?

Students’ NBME scores often improve significantly when they finish the qbank and complete the key resources. By contrast, if you have thoroughly made multiple passes through the key resources and your NBME scores are still below your goal, it may be time to re-evaluate your goal score (see below).

Which new NBME is most predictive?

NBME form 18
In our experience, since the new NBMEs were introduced, NBME form 18 has been the most predictive of students’ scores on test day. (Of the retired NBMEs, form 16 was the most predictive.)