Help! Usmleworld score does not match nbme practice exam

[Tina33103]

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Hi everyone. I've been studying for two months from first aid and usmleworld qbank.

I completed my usmleworld qbank and got 60% overall (60x2.4 + 84 = 228). Then I completed NBME #6 and got 185.

I need help! Why is there such a large discordance? What do I do? How should I study differently... my exam is in 2weeks.

 

[InTheMaking]

Have you been studying alot? Ask yourself how much you've actually put into the Step 1. Have you gotten through all of UW?

 

[gman33]

The results from one test probably aren't as predictive as a larger sample like all of UW. Did you do UW under timed conditions?

If you are really freaking, maybe try taking another NMBE.
If you still have problems, figure out a game plan, maybe even push back the test date if you need more time. This one is too important to leave anything to chance.

 

[Stevie0818]

How much have you been through on UW?
I went through about 70% of all Qs and got 60%, I think the equation is:
UW% x 2.44 + 70, not 84. Mine came up to 213.xx, and on UWSA1 I got 211, and on Form 6 I got 460/214.
I think it's pretty accurate, but I haven't taken the exam so can't really say if it's true. If the 60% is out of only 1/4 of Qs, maybe there's a lot more to pick up!

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