69% = 230. I thought UWSA1 was SIGNIFICANTLY harder than UWSA2. I sit for the exam in around a month. READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. But surprisingly my score they showed is 264. So What I did in Uwsa is focus on every question to get right and I failed. padyls. Final score: [my nbmes weren't as high as my uwsa1, all in 250s] Benzynator. it was like nbme 7 but worse. Really wanted to prove myself on Step 2 but didn’t work out unfortunately. Yes, you are golden. Got my step 3 score back and just wanted to say that UWSA 1 score does not matter because I took it 1 week before my step 3 exam and got 199. Step 3 : 200. I was freaking out a week before the exam because of the score. Step 2 CK: 50%. Because both 229 and 251 are within reach, just by 2/21/2014 8:45:32 PM. • 4 yr. But I get to know that we need around 70% score to pass an exam which is 27 questions per block. Exam is in 5 days, target is 25x. Spend the last few days reviewing biostats and any topics you may be weak at. Oct 31, 2013 · UW now is low 80's as I continue second lap (about 45% in). Free 120: 85%. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on Apr 1, 2017 · The questions in CK are easier but longer than in step 1. It wouldn't hurt to do a quick run through through First Aid for Step 1 (still the best resource out there even for Step 2 in my opinion) either. Look at the thread on here about UWorld averages and score correlation. UWSAs are just extra imo in addition to NBMEs. ) NBME 11: 217. Mar 5, 2024 · If time allows, you should complete both UWSAs, but UWSA2 seems to be the best predictor of your Step 2 CK score. In the step 1 UW I also finished every block around 5 min before and in the real one I had enough time to review my answers and finished every block between 3-7 min before. I took NBME 7 today, immediately followed by UWSA 2. It implies that roughly 1 in 4 students will score at least 20 points 2. 241 on NBME 14 ; 257 on real deal , UWSA is not predictable. also my exam in two weeks later. I just took the UWSA Form 2 for Step 2 CK. ago. Got the exact same score on UWSA2 and the real deal, which was also the exact score as the excel predictor sheet. Interestingly enough, my percentile went up 2 points, yet lower in overall correct by 2 points and that apparently dropped me 7 points in the 3 digit score. Neither UWSA had predictive value for me. Got 9 points lower than my UWSA2 score. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING! // USMLE Step 1 is the first national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. Actual STEP 2 score: 248. If u take it several weeks out, it maybe more predictive but that HEAVILY depends on how u spend ur several weeks. Jun 5, 2023 · USMLE Step 2 Percentiles. STEP 2 CK SCORE RELEASE THREAD: 22-SEPT-2021. I only managed to redeem myself in the last block with an 85 Feb 18, 2011 · I know it was a bad decision to take the test late night,i thought may be it will go smooth,an infact it was going smooth,but one block the final block droppe my score from late 240s to early 230s ,i know i shouldn't rely much on this score but considering i dont have fund for NBMEs,uwsa is important for me,may be i will take nbme7 after 10 days(i guess i have to throw 45$$). About 90% of people scores within 13 points of their UWSA 1/2, in your case would be 210-235 (rounding to nearest 5 bc these predictions aren't that accurate anyway). There are people who scored in the upper 100s (180-200) on UWSA who went on to pass the actual thing very comfortably (like 230-240). I got 256 on SA1 and 259 on the real deal. Corollary 2: A predicted of 240 is a very strange middle zone. Some comforting words. Hey guys, Anyone else that did it recently? i just had mine, all 4 blocks back to back with 3-4 min intermissions. I hope it’s predictive 😂 took it today and despite all the molecular bio I did well too. Thanks a lot! Got a 246 on it and a 262 on the real deal. Past: NBME 8 - 233, UWSA 1 - 248, NBME 6 - 241. Block 1 - 68% correct Block 2 - 45% Block 3 - 70% Block 4 - 73% 3 Digit Score = 216 Assement score It has very few communication questions (max 3) which is definitely not the case on the real deal. Finally, I would say to take the complex spreadsheet predictor with a grain of salt. UWSA1: 231 (7 weeks out) -> UWSA2: 251 (6 days out Aug 19, 2020 · 1,537. Applying IM next year. 5 weeks out) Free 120%: 85% (1 week out) Real deal: 223 smh. Nov 27, 2017 · Nov 27, 2017. • 2 yr. Corollary 1: To ensure safely reaching target score, one's predicted would be 13 points above target. Much more vaguely written, extremely long questions. A lot of people say UWSA2 is not as predicative. #2. I got less wrong q than that in my NBMEs. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on UWSA1: 260 Step 1: 252. 2. The exam is nothing like uwsa 2. Expect atleast 10-15 point difference between UWSA 1&2. But I took NBME 4 week ago, score was 235. For example, a score of 220 on Step 2 CK is not equivalent to a score of 220 on Step 3. Testing on 10-4-2023 Uwsa 2 score -232/70% Is it good enough to pass ? I'm also testing on 4th got 228 ( 67 Percent) on uwsa2. 3. NBME 9 = 210, UWSA 1 = 209, NBME 10 = 230, NBME 11 = 236 and UWSA 2 = 218. The national average is 243, with a standard deviation of 16. Baffled by this tbh. I gave it 2 days back, got a 242, and found it READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. as of now: Uwsa 1: 275. UWSA-1. A 268 on UWSA1 is a solid score regardless! Thanks! We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. AMBOSS % correct 58%. . If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on With our cutting-edge algorithm, you'll get a personalized score estimation tailored to your strengths and weaknesses. Sort by: Search Comments. The percent correct to score conversion is really wacky and awful. Just did the UWSA and Free 120 and then listened to Divine during the last week. 7. Most people scored 10-20 points above their UWSA score. I actually got 2 questions similar to that in uwsa2 but none from uwsa2. 6. If your NBME scores are within 215-220 range you’re ready to go considering +/-2 SD. No major changes in studying habit, just reviewed some more biostats and ccscases. I scored a 73 in nbme 31 and straight up dropped to 59 in uwsa 2. The real exam is easier than the assessments. That is a huge difference, another friend of mine took the assessment before the update, where there were 46 READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. results: 73. Also, don't underestimate the nitty gritty Step 1 material. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on Mar 5, 2022 · On uwsa1, I scored 181with 45% correct answers. Best of luck to everyone! (Please mention how far out you took the practice tests). Have my exam in a few days and there nerves are kicking in! I got 245 on USWA2 about 4 days from the exam, ended up with 257 on step 2. I think you’ll be fine taking it in 2 weeks and obtain your goal. I haven't gotten my scores yet, but in my opinion, I think the exam was more similar to free120 than uwsa2. I used the Step 2 CK predictor from 2 years ago (I think), and that came out to a 264. Took UWSA1 ~2 months before 258. (The increased score is not a product of remember Q's - I gave one month in between staring 2nd lap, and ensure that if I recognize a Q I can explain the reasoning as to why one is an answer and one is not. Step 2 CK: 23%. I hope this helps reassure more students like me Step on 7/7 UWA2 251 vs. Aug 20, 2020. A 2023 study about Anki and the impact of Anki usage in a medical school curriculum on academic performance. My UWSA 2 is technically my most predictive score, but the actual exam felt most like the NBMEs and the free 120s. STEP 1: UWorld%: NBME 6: READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. ADMIN MOD. another thing is After going over my uwsa#2, it was pretty obvious, I messed up on one block due to a few questions which I spent too much time overanalyzing/"tryingt o figure out"that led to decreased time later in the score, messing up one block and dropping my percent correct to 57 (probably would have been 60+ otherwise if stayed true to my scores/where NBME 7 and UWSA 2, wide score gap = confused. 7 days out - NBME 7 (self graded): 230ish. Step 3 UWSA1 about 4 weeks out: 204 (regular timing) Step 3 UWSA2 about 0. Hi I am 2 weeks out for exam I scored - 56 percent on - nbme-27 offline I am revising fa all day- systems - mostly done General is weak- so I am focussing on learning micro - sketchy plus uw questions,immuno- fa and practicing biostats My only weak system- is cns But reading ur post made me realise general is equally imp and I might be lacking Please guide - how I can improve in 2 weeks and is UWSA and the percent correct : r/Step2. The likelihood that the final score is ≥ 20 than NBME within one week: Step 1: 7%. Keep studying the general concept. I scored 188 on UWSA2 8 days before my exam and passed. i have given it offline and i don't know the conversion method. Free 120 was a little low, but that should still give me over 250. Uwsa are really hard imo. I didn’t take my practice scores to heart. Looking For // USMLE Step 1 is the first national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. UWSA2 ended up predicting my exact score on the real thing, UWSA1 underpredicted by 9 points (took UWSA1 about a week before 2). If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on NBME 14: 257 (2 weeks out) UWSA 1 : 259 ( 8 weeks out) UWSA 2 : 263 (1 week out) Old old free 120 : 90% (4days out) Old new free 120 : 82% (4 days out) New new free 120 : 82% (4days out) Predicted score: 257 Dedicated study period : 5months Actual step 2 score : 266 Hello everyone, my test is on 7th Dec. For these next 9 days, keep working through UWQs but also make time to review topics that you know you are weak at. UWSA2 tends to be very predictive in my experience. The USMLE Management Committee establishes the minimum passing score. I am also having major issues trying to finish the The likelihood that the final score is ≥ 10 than NBME within one week: Step 1: 31%. For those who have take step 2, what practice tests did you feel like were the best Practice exams don’t mean anything, they don’t define your score. Hey there Anyone who gave step 3 recently How did your final score correlate with the final score? I have uwsa 1/2 220/230 respectively What range would I be in the real deal? Uwsa 2 was 2 points lower than the real score. I know its a harsher curver than UWSA1 but since I am hovering around 80% on literally everything (UWSA1, UW% correct, Amboss, Kaplan, NBMEs) was wondering where that We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Hello everyone! Just needed to discuss a few things about the UWSA 1 for CK. UWSA1 was hard imo. These are good scores but today I took UWSA 2 and got only 73%, my first and second block went so bad and I got dizzy cos they were going so bad (70%, 65% respectively). UWSA 2: 230. Also got a 243 nbme 12 5 days after that. Uwsa 1 and 2 and step 3 correlations. 5 weeks out: 232 (regular timing) (I focused on my weaknesses identified by UWSA 1 as well as biostats in the intervening weeks) UWorld Step 3 Q-bank: completed 22%, 62% correct. Currently, the minimum score to pass USMLE Step 2 CK is 209. The first thing is nbme and the actual exam is easier than uwsa. It's like free 120. Award. I need to know how much should I improve so I can score at least a 200 on the uwsa1. if you wait two more weeks i can tell u more. Block percentages 68,55,65,75 Assessment score 250. Add a Comment. When comparing NBMEs and UWSA, UWSA 2 seems to correlate most closely with test-day performance. I took UWSA 1 today and found it most questions are difficult for me. I was very shocked and disappointed and those were 46q not even 50 like in NBME. TBH, it wasn't like uwsa practice tests/ nbme 6 at all. Just took my first practice exam through UWSA1 UWSA 2: 249 ( 1 week out) New Free 120: 76%( 4 days out) Predicted Score: 249 +/- 14 Total Weeks/Months Studied: ~4 months basically a part-time schedule Actual STEP 2 score: 248 I'm surrounded by people in 260s and 270s but you know what I'm average at best. The theoretical maximum is 300. My scores were NBME 25- 80%, NBME 28- 81%, NBME 29- 84%, UWSA 1- 251 (78%?). A comparison of scores across Steps is not appropriate. Hey everyone. The real scores in CK are higher than in Step 1 and for that reason the percentil could be lower than expected but not that low. One important thing to note: DO NOT count your incorrects after the exam. I got around a 65% on block 2, and scored a 235. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on fremy317. Highly competitive specialties, such as plastic surgery and dermatology, demand that students perform well on Step 2 CK to be considered realistic candidates. I got a 247 on the real deal, which was same as my lowest practice exam (UWSA 1). Aug 31, 2016 · Hey there everyone!!! not too sure if others have experienced the same thing with the recent update with UWSA. NBME 12: 230. Importantly, however, there's a great deal of variability. I took my CK recently and my score in UW was highly predictive (almost exactly the same). UWSA 1 score conversion . These scores are so all over the place! Don't know what to do anymore. Uworld % correct: Did not do. 5 Share. Can anyone please share the percentage and corresponding 3 digit conversion of uwsa 2. Information on minimum passing scores for USMLE examinations is posted on the Scores and Transcripts page. actual score 257 UWSA 2: 230 (5 days out) UWSA 1: 239 (4 days out) Step 6/26: 243 Reply reply messisleftfoot_ My real exam had barely any biochem, almost no molecular bio, and very little neuro. it was a lot of rando questions. I took step 2 yesterday and am literally praying i passed at this point. 10 days later I got a 255 on the real thing. I have also seen that the new free 120 is also a good predictor. Predicted Score: 230. Step 3 actual score: 232. over predict. Scored in the high 230's on actual exam. The best thing to do is to go over the incorrects and take them as a chance to fill in knowledge gaps - Mike K, Med School Tutors. Free 120: 68%. Anyone who took the uwsa1 and scored 200 n above? any input will be helpful! I have exams around the corner and I had to postpone it 😔. The score distribution of the UWSA is most probably left skewed which means the median will always be higher than the mean. 8% correct, 3digit: 245. Uwsa1 2 mo before exam (1 mo into dedicated) 241, real exam 247. r/Step2. As a Canadian who’s already matched to a Canadian residency program and who was just looking to pass, I’m very pleased with my result. If you made/have Anki cards, spend time reviewing them. UWSA drastically underpredicts. The average (or mean) is equal to the median only in a normal distribution. Hi i wanted to know what will be my predicted score if I scored 76 percent overall uwsa step 1 [ 37 incorrect] . Took UWSA yday score was 221. The first 3 chapters of pathoma and the first 6 chapters of FA. 6 days out - UWSA 1: 260. Hellooo! Do you guys mind sharing your uwsa 1 score and step one score to see how predictive it is 😅. I thought the UWSA 2 questions were way more vague and had more off-the-wall diagnoses. If I went based on my scores I would have barely passed. I read in most forums that UWSA-1 overpredicts, it seemed quite a "bitch" if you ask me several questions were not straightforward at all, even those concerning easy concepts. Amboss SA: 239 (3 weeks out) UWSA2: 247 (2. Jun 1, 2023. Not the most helpful of comments, but I guess my point is don't put too much weight into any predictive score. So a 59% is a 192 and a a 64% is a 217. and I got 30 question wrong in the end. UWSA1: 239 Real deal: 243. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on Like others have mentioned, UWSA 2 tends to be a more accurate predictor so I would recommend taking that one next. Yes, it would be great to see nothing but high scores but anything can happen. YOU FREAKING ROCK I BELIEVE IN YOU AND DON'T YOU DARE READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. UwSa 1 underpredicted me by 20 points. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on Some comforting words : r/step1. Those statistics are pretty remarkable, particularly for Step 2 CK. The #1 social media platform for MCAT advice. Step 1 experience was very similar in terms of my practice scores. Go to Step2. Grateful for this community!! I think you’ll be able to comfortably pass as long as you just do 1 or 2 blocks of Uworld a day and just review your missed questions and watch 3rd party resources for your weak spots. TOPICS. Then 90% of the time, the CK score will fall within 230 to 256. UWSA 1: ( 60 days out) 215 UWSA 2: ( 5 days out) 246 New Free 120: ( 2 days out) 74% Predicted Score: 246 +/- 15 Total Weeks/Months Studied: 2 1/2 months Actual STEP 2 score: 252, I can't believe it. Jun 1, 2023 · Reaction score. You’re in good shape. Although the mathematics is likely Jan 26, 2022 · Scores. So as long as you do really well on those and simulate test day conditions, I’d day you’re on the right track to improving your score and hitting your target. Oct 16, 2016 · Dropped from 237 to 230 between UWSA 1 and 2, soI sure hope it tends to underpredict. I say 'at least 10' in the post title bc the 13 is an estimate. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki This happened to me a couple days ago too. UWSA was 2 pts lower than my actual step 2 score in March. #1. Not correlation between actual Step score and UWSA2 but the scale used for the grading of UWSA2 ie if one were to get 80% correct what score that would yield on UWSA2 itself. Step 2 CK : 214. NBME 9,10,11,12 = All 263-268 (took them offline) UWSA 1: 263 (3 months out after first pass uworld) UWSA 2: 269. In UW ck I finished every block around 2 min before but in real one I missed 12-15 questions because didn't have time. Think if u take it within 1 week of test day, it over predicts by 10-20. Uworld % correct: 83% first pass. Uwsa 2: 170- to 220. Something that I realized from talking to people is that a single question on the test correlates to 4 points on the score. The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is offered by the AAMC and is a required exam for admission to medical schools in the USA and Canada. tl;dr: HAVE SOME FAITH IN YOURSELF, ITS A JUST AN EXAM YOU FREAKING GOT THIS I BELIEVE IN YOU, SERIOUSLY IF I CAN DO IT THEN ANYONE CAN. UWSA 2 is a tough one, you aren’t alone in feeling surprised after taking it. Aiming for 250+ 🥹. I got a 226 on uwsa2 and then 246 on nbme 11 the next day. Reaction score. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. • 1 yr. Look guys, this post is for those who are going through dark times now. 253 real exam. 1 users. I found it hard too, scored 238. The current minimum passing scores are: Step 1 : Reported as pass/fail only*. Anki usage is significantly associated with increased exam scores regardless of a student’s inherent test-taking ability and may be beneficial for students with lower MCAT scores. Hi, my exam is this Monday. Scores are expected to be released at 11 am EST. This is what I’m doing now since I got just about the same score as you. Jun 30, 2021 · After conducting a limited study to analyze the accuracy of popular USMLE Step 1 practice exams, senior Elite Medical Prep tutor Amy Petty, MD, PhD presents My Step 2 practice exam scores were NBME 10: 256, UWSA 1: 247, UWSA 2: 258, Free 120: 73%. 1,513. I essentially dropped 11 points from UWSA 2, which was one of the last practice exams I took. I have done some searching around and based on what I found, people on reddit seem to say that UWORLD SA2 is the most similar and predictive to the real test. I scored significantly higher on UWSA2. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. This could be due to the fact that some people use the UWSA as a diagnostic tool and score very terribly on it, while the majority do it when they READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING USMLE Step 2 CK is the second national board exam all United States medical students must take before graduating medical school. TheNotorious47. Although percentile ranks for Step 2 CK and Step 3 are shown in the same norm table, it is important to note that scores on the two Steps are not directly comparable. By analyzing your practice test scores, difficulty levels, and timing, we provide you with an accurate prediction that empowers you to make informed decisions about your study plan or whether you need to delay or not. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on Step 1: Pass. My highest NBME was a 64 ~ 91% chance of passing. #8. AMBOSS SA: 253 (6 months out, before starting uworld) Predicted Score: 266. I had done all of the CMS forms during my clinicals already though. Alternative-Tie1368. 5 weeks out - NBME 6: 258. About 3 weeks between them. My test is 6/17. Couldn't believe it. So if you suck at comm questions, UWSA2 will def. NBME 7: 216, UWSA: 251. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step2/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on NBME 9 baseline (8 weeks ago): 240 (according to score conversion) NBME 10 ( 6 weeks ago): 257 (according to score conversion) AMBOSS SA (3 weeks ago): 263 UWSA1: 255 (10 days ago) NBME 12 (4 days ago) : 265 UWSA 2 (today): 251 Exam next week. US MD applying into a surgical sub specialty. . USMLE results are reported on a 3-digit scale. /r/MCAT is a place for MCAT practice, questions, discussion, advice, social networking, news, study tips and more. Predicted Score: 252 +- 14 Actual STEP 2 score: 259 Had to do both Step 1 and Step 2 in 8 weeks, did 6 weeks for Step 1 which left me with 2 weeks for Step 2. Actual STEP 2 score: 270. oz ru rm qk qk ja fr ug fr cy