UWorld % correct vs real Step 2 CK scores
Based on 1,972 real score reports. UWorld % correct correlates with the final score (r = 0.57), although individual results vary widely. Students who went on to score 250+ averaged about 71%; those who scored 260+ averaged about 73%.
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Each dot is one real report. Hover or tap a dot to see that person's full test list. r = 0.57, n = 1,972.
| UWorld % correct | Average Step 2 | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45–54% | 242 | 244 | 63 |
| 55–59% | 248 | 249 | 182 |
| 60–64% | 252 | 253 | 337 |
| 65–69% | 256 | 257 | 465 |
| 70–74% | 260 | 261 | 397 |
| 75–79% | 264 | 264 | 297 |
| 80%+ | 268 | 269 | 229 |
Does a second pass help?
Among students with the same first-pass accuracy, those who did a second pass scored +5.0 points higher when the first pass landed at 55–64%, +3.4 at 65–74%, and 0.0 at 75%+ (248 second-pass reports). Below 75%, a focused second pass of weak material was associated with higher scores. At 75% and above, practice exams were more informative than completing more questions. See the score-improvement analysis.
Common questions
What UWorld % correct do you need for a 250 on Step 2?
Students who scored 250 or higher averaged about 71%, and those at 260 or higher averaged about 73%. Individual results vary widely, so these averages should not be used as cutoffs.
Is UWorld % correct a good predictor of the real score?
It correlates with the real score (r = 0.57), although practice exams predict better. The main predictor can include this percentage alongside NBME or UWSA scores.
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