Step 2 CS percentile bars

[metview]

How many * do you need in the high performance section to pass? Just one or more in the high performance than in the lower performance?

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[el_duderino]

I don't think that's how the reporting works .

 

[RadDocGoneBadDoc]

Unless they recently changed it, you have to pass all 3 sections. It isn't the average of getting stars in high and stars in low.

 

[metview]

I mean for each individual section.

For example, to pass the ICE portion, how many * do you need in the higher performance section? Just one * in higher performance? Or do you need more * in the higher performance than in the lower performance to pass ICE?

 

[Bully Ball]

This is the most subjective standardized test I've ever encountered or heard of. No one really knows. It seems to vary with every reporting period. Sometimes people pass with 6 x's in the lower performance category, other times I've seen someone fail with 3 x's.

Study First Aid, go in to every encounter with a plan, write the note like you've practiced. US students have a 95%+ pass rate, IMGs are still in 70s/80s

 

[valleyrekt]

Step 2 CS is absolute thievery. Never felt more taken advantage of in my entire life. It is because of this exam that I regret ever pursuing a career in medicine.

 

[Redpancreas]

How many * do you need in the high performance section to pass? Just one or more in the high performance than in the lower performance?

You need to pass all three sections. I mentioned this elsewhere, but I believe you need to take middle asterisk and determine where it is. No one knows for certain though. The test is BS. I'd rather just have them assign a numeric score and have us gun for this like a real board exam. It'd be a lot less stressful for sure.