Qbank score of 60% - passing?/ only a few review books?

[indigoblue22]

Hey folks,
I have a couple of random step 2 questions ---

I looked through some threads but didn't see much info on this - I am 2/3's done with Qbank and keep scoring in the low 60's. I have less than two weeks left so I am not sure how much my score can go up - if you've taken Step 2 and gotten scores around there, did you end up passing it? Any last-minute advice on preparation?

I am planning to keep doing questions and using a few review books - I have only been using review books (First Aid, Boards and Wards, and Secrets) - no subject specific books - for anyone's whose taken the boards or talked to people who have, would that be enough or are specific subject books (like blueprints peds) a good idea? I thought maybe doing questions would provide enough supplemental information...

Also, there's no neuro section on Qbank - there's neuro on Step 2, right?

Sorry for the dumb questions - I appreciate any help!!!

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[indigoblue22]

Anyone out there? With slightly over a week before my test, I am getting concerned....

Thanks for any help

 

[imtiaz]

if you do a search, youll find that 60% on qbank translates to a passing score (roughly). i would recommend just doing as much first aid as you can. things i wish i had reviewed better are the different study designs (cohort, RCT, etc) and their weaknesses (recall bias, etc). its a straightforward exam, its nothing like step 1. just remember to relax and read the questions carefully and youll be ok.

 

[indigoblue22]

Imtiaz, thanks for the reply! I'll make sure to read through First Aid before the exam...