From a 168 (NBME 20) to a 228 on (UWA2). Exams in a week - is it possible to get a 220-230+ on the real deal?

[deleted986199]

So I just took UWA2 and got a 228.

First NBME20 was: 168.

UWA1: 190

NBME21: 200

NBME24: 207

UWA2: 228





Exams in a week. Points, tips, etc. I really want a 220-230.



Predictions would be appreciated.

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[ciestar]

Postpone. Your practice scores worry me that you’ll even pass.

 

[deleted986199]

Postpone. Your practice scores worry me that you’ll even pass.

I can’t unfortunately.

 

[010011]

With a grain of salt of course: I got a 226 on UWSA2 about a week out and got a 232 on the real thing. I did better on my last NBME 24 at around 240 a few days out, but my exam felt more like UWorld to me. My studying was relatively unstructured, but I got through UWorld once and went over most of my incorrect answers (got through most of FA). My last week I wrapped up UWorld review as well as some focused Sketchy Micro, Zanki, and Pathoma on my weakest topics. Last couple days I flipped through FA/my written notes on things that just don't stick for me.

I don't know how you've prepped but based on my gradual progress, I don't see a 220 or at least passing as out of reach.

Sorry if this explanation was vague--the whole experience was sort of a blur I don't want to re-live. Good luck!

 

[ciestar]

With a grain of salt of course: I got a 226 on UWSA2 about a week out and got a 232 on the real thing. I did better on my last NBME 24 at around 240 a few days out, but my exam felt more like UWorld to me. My studying was relatively unstructured, but I got through UWorld once and went over most of my incorrect answers (got through most of FA). My last week I wrapped up UWorld review as well as some focused Sketchy Micro, Zanki, and Pathoma on my weakest topics. Last couple days I flipped through FA/my written notes on things that just don't stick for me.

I don't know how you've prepped but based on my gradual progress, I don't see a 220 or at least passing as out of reach.

Sorry if this explanation was vague--the whole experience was sort of a blur I don't want to re-live. Good luck!

I got a 230 on UWSA2 and got a 211 on the real thing, hence my concern.

 

[010011]

I got a 230 on UWSA2 and got a 211 on the real thing, hence my concern.

True, I have heard that practice exams in general are not great indicators. Experiences definitely vary.

 

[Tozanzibarbymotorcar]

Yup agree. I had similar scores and ended up postponing. But if you have no choice you have no choice..

 

[getfat]

Took UW1 and UW2 the week before my test and had ~230, 234. Got a 219 on the real thing. You definitely could underperform on your test OP.

There are some forms that are very similar to NBMEs more than Uworld.

 

[deleted986199]

I took the free120 and ended up with a 72%. No idea what that correlates to.