Variations in NBME tests

[surfgirl2]

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I was just wondering what most people think are the "hardest" and "easiest" NBME tests. It seems like most people score +/- 10 points on all of them but I am just trying to decide when to take them and what order to do them in.

Anyone feel strongly that one in particular is a best predictor of scores??? Thanks.

 

[ORLHNS41]

I originally was only planning on taking 3 of the exams, but ended up taking all 4. The order I went it was:

Form 2- 3 weeks ago 224
Form 4- 2 weeks ago 230
Form 1- 1 week ago 242
Form 3- today 245

I definitely agree with what other people have written in the forum-- Form 1 was the easiest and form 3 seemed to be the hardest for me (even though it was my best score). Form 4 was also a bit tough but I took it a while ago. I wanted to take form 3 closest to my test date, which is Monday, because it's supposed to be the most like the real thing and the best score predictor.

 

[subtle1epiphany]

Form 1 - 550 -> 230 (5/26)
Form 2 - 580 -> 236 (6/1)
Form 4 - 560 -> 232 (6/4)
Form 3 - 580 -> 236 (6/6)

While I went in to studying for the exam wanting at least a 240, I think I'd be happy with a 230.
Hope this helps some ppl out there.
Best of luck to you and wish me some on Saturday! 👍