Test is 6 weeks out, what is a good UWorld average to be at?

[SLC]

So I'm about 6 weeks from my test date, and class is wrapping up so I'm thinking it's probably time to go balls out for the boards.

I've begun really flying through UWorld, 100-150 questions today. I'm sitting at probably 70% correct taken timed and with all possible categories checked. Previous to that, I hovered in the 60's for quite a while. I have a couple hundred unused questions left, then I'll either reset, or just keep taking what it serves me.

I haven't done much more in FA than study up on the questions I don't absolutely know the answers to (meaning either I missed it, or was correct but didn't feel confident or guessed outright).

I'm not sure I want to pay for any NBME practice exams, I do have one UWSA.

Anyway, if I want at least 230, is there a way to tell based on UWorld practice tests if I'm getting there? And how accurate have the USWA's been at predicting scores in the past?

Thanks in advance.

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[lyth0s]

Would you mind sharing what you did to study for step 1 and over what time course?

From what I've read it looks like UWSA1 nailed people's actually step 1 score, while the UWSA2 typically overshot the actual score by 10. I don't have any statistical data on that, just a "feel" from the numerous posts on the subject.

 

[SLC]

Would you mind sharing what you did to study for step 1 and over what time course?

From what I've read it looks like UWSA1 nailed people's actually step 1 score, while the UWSA2 typically overshot the actual score by 10. I don't have any statistical data on that, just a "feel" from the numerous posts on the subject.

Well really I haven't started "studying" per-se. I've been most of the way through UWorld, started in late January I think. I sorta decided I wanted to initially use it to judge where I stand; you know, to identify areas to focus in on.

I think I'm ready to start the actual "full-time" study now.

 

[NickNaylor]

My average has been 66% (timed, random, with about 20% left) and I scored 242 on my last NBME. While doing better on UWorld obviously means you have a better grasp of the material, remember that UWorld is a learning tool and not an assessment tool. Your goal should be to LEARN. Getting as high of a % correct as possible is a somewhat secondary goal IMO.

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[JJMrK]

It's not allowing me to link the page, but if you google "usmle step 1 predictor uworld" the first link (Clinical Review USMLE score calculator) might be helpful.

I would do NBME exams. They are pretty different from UW, especially after you've done a bunch of questions. Your strategy has to be slightly different: each question is on average easier, but you have to be careful and can't miss as many.

 

[tiedyeddog]

This link may be helpful.

I would do NBME exams. They are pretty different from UW, especially after you've done a bunch of questions. Your strategy has to be slightly different: each question is on average easier, but you have to be careful and can't miss as many.

Should I do all of them? My school makes us take on at the end of the month. Should I buy the rest and do them?

Any advice on how to space them out?

 

[JJMrK]

Should I do all of them? My school makes us take on at the end of the month. Should I buy the rest and do them?

Any advice on how to space them out?

I found them helpful, would recommend them if you can get through them. I usually did 1 per week.

 

[tiedyeddog]

I found them helpful, would recommend them if you can get through them. I usually did 1 per week.

Thanks!

 

[docnotsopc]

Dam you guys are killin it!

Im about 8 weeks out with 20% uworld done on random at 60% correct (my last few Blocks have been in high 50s, 60 a few times, and one 65) ... and sadly I have a brutal 3 weeks coming up so wont get any board studying done. I was aiming for 240.... but I doubt that will happen at this point given my class schedule.

 

[NickNaylor]

Dam you guys are killin it!

Im about 8 weeks out with 20% uworld done on random at 60% correct (my last few Blocks have been in high 50s, 60 a few times, and one 65) ... and sadly I have a brutal 3 weeks coming up so wont get any board studying done. I was aiming for 240.... but I doubt that will happen at this point given my class schedule.

Dude, don't worry about it. 1) You have plenty of time, 2) 60% isn't a bad starting point IMO (sure, compared to the ridiculous people that do 70%+ it is, but that's unusual), and 3) you'll still have five weeks of dedicated prep time. A 240 is totally doable once you hit studying hard though really it's hard to say until you do a NBME.

 

[SLC]

...While doing better on UWorld obviously means you have a better grasp of the material, remember that UWorld is a learning tool and not an assessment tool. Your goal should be to LEARN. Getting as high of a % correct as possible is a somewhat secondary goal IMO...

Yes, I understand this of course. But at some point, you have to begin using questions to determine whether or not you are where you want to be, right?

I have UWSA-2 that I can take at some point, but I'm not sure if I can believe the score it predicts, I've heard mixed things about the accuracy of these practice-exams.

I'm just trying to learn how best to determine when I am reliably in my desired score range so I can take the test with at least some confidence.

 

[MLT2MT2DO]

Yes, I understand this of course. But at some point, you have to begin using questions to determine whether or not you are where you want to be, right?

I have UWSA-2 that I can take at some point, but I'm not sure if I can believe the score it predicts, I've heard mixed things about the accuracy of these practice-exams.

I'm just trying to learn how best to determine when I am reliably in my desired score range so I can take the test with at least some confidence.

Have you already done UWSA-1? As mentioned in this thread already, it seems to be a better predictor

 

[SLC]

Have you already done UWSA-1? As mentioned in this thread already, it seems to be a better predictor

Yes, before I started my dedicated study, three weeks ago. Predicted a 225

 

[docnotsopc]

Have you already done UWSA-1? As mentioned in this thread already, it seems to be a better predictor

I havent done an assessment yet, but I assume they are timed. Is that correct? How many blocks is the exam? 4?

 

[CaptainSSO]

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[SLC]

I havent done an assessment yet, but I assume they are timed. Is that correct? How many blocks is the exam? 4?

4 blocks, 46 questions each block.

Not sure if you could just take 4 consecutive 46 question block from the qbank on timed, random mode and get the same effect, but it seems like the questions were similar if not just a touch easier.