NBDE Part 1 Scores- PLEASE HELP!!

[shaby]

Hi everyone,

I am not sure how part 1 final scores are calculated. I know 260/400 (~65% each section) will give you a pass final score of 75. But can anyone tell me high my percentages (raw scores) should be to get a final score of 90 for example?

I need to know this to be able to set my goal percentage while doing the practice exams...so appreciate your info about raw vs final scores.

Thanks!

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[Case2010]

It seems 320 to 340 raw score will get a 90. The reason for the spread is that each question is worth a certain amount depending on the difficulty. For instance I got 318 right and got an 89, and another student got like 330 something and got an 89. Likewise students with 320 have gotten a 90

 

[shaby]

thanks for your help. can you tell me how well you did on released papers before the exam? my exam is in 1 month and i still have no idea what should my goal percentage be on the practice exams!!! thanks again

 

[armorshell]

If anyone knew the answer to that, this forum probably wouldn't need to be here. My best guess is that the ADA receives your scores from prometric, and then a big scary shaman witch doctor shakes a rain stick at them and throws mouse bones at the computer screen. He then reads the orientation of the bones to determine your score.