Step I HELP! QBank score before taking Step 1?

[Sky04]

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😱 What is a good Qbank score before safely taking step 1? I don't think I'll ever feel completely ready to take the test, but for those of you who did pass what was your qbank score before you took step 1?

 

[El Duderino]

I think 70% is considered pretty solid, most people who have been in that range have had good scores. There is a huge thread out there somewhere where people list their scores.

Good luck!

 

[SuitsYou]

Wouldnt put too much faith in qbank as a predictor as some use it to self assess, others use it as a learning tool. You are better off to use the nbme exams as a guide, although they are not cheap I honestly believe they are an indespensible part of USMLE preparation. But as the previous poster said, anything over 70% in qbank is pretty solid

 

[Long Dong]

Yes like the other posters have said 70% is pretty solid (if done randomly) and 80% seems to get you in the 260 zone (like Big Frank). Here are some threads that talk about Qbank, NBME and how they relate to actual step 1 score.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=132597

http://www.prep4usmle.com/forum/thread/10309

 

[Atlas]

For what its worth, the learning specialist at my school said that 55-60% on Qbank is a good indicator of passing.

 

[Wrigleyville]

We really need a stickied "Frequently Asked Questions" thread.

 

[ispic]

For what its worth, the learning specialist at my school said that 55-60% on Qbank is a good indicator of passing.

Damn!

Learning specialist 😱 we don't even have student advising at our school.

 

[Atlas]

Damn!

Learning specialist 😱 we don't even have student advising at our school.

That sucks; however, don't be too jealous over our learning specialist. I hear she doesn't do a whole lot.