Psych Chances after Step 1 and COMLEX

[shaha14310]

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I scored a 220 on Step 1 and a 506 on Level 1 and am wondering if these scores are good enough to match psych. I've heard that a lot of PD's don't only care about scores but I have also heard it is getting more competitive. Any insight would be appreciated!

 

[BorntobeDO?]

Over the magic 220 and 500, you will pass most autofilters. The rest is up to you.

 

[hungrydoc710]

Over the magic 220 and 500, you will pass most autofilters. The rest is up to you.

What %iles are those numbers?

 

[ciestar]

What %iles are those numbers?

Around the 30th for Step 1

 

[BorntobeDO?]

What %iles are those numbers?

Last year 500 was 39 percentile on COMLEX, this year will probably be closer to 27th like it was for 2019 if the early averages are correct. I have 220 as about a 30 percentile based on 2017 (229 average, 20 SD)

CBT Score Conversion

https://www.usmle.org/pdfs/transcripts/USMLE_Step_Examination_Score_Interpretation_Guidelines.pdf

 

[hungrydoc710]

Last year 500 was 39 percentile on COMLEX, this year will probably be closer to 27th like it was for 2019 if the early averages are correct. I have 220 as about a 30 percentile based on 2017 (229 average, 20 SD)

CBT Score Conversion

https://www.usmle.org/pdfs/transcripts/USMLE_Step_Examination_Score_Interpretation_Guidelines.pdf

Why do you suppose are the "magic numbers"?

Some days I feel as if I can crush it. Some days I just hope I'll pass haha.

 

[BorntobeDO?]

Why do you suppose are the "magic numbers"?

Some days I feel as if I can crush it. Some days I just hope I'll pass haha.

Because they are round numbers and they are common cutoffs. Not everywhere uses them, but a lot of programs do. 470 and 210 are also common last time I looked at psych. Just look up the programs you are interested in. A lot of programs still only require a pass also. So it isn't one size fits all.