http://www.usmle.org/Scores_Transcripts/score-conversion.html
So for recent examinations in:
Step1 99(+229) 75(188)
Step2 99(+226) 75(189)
This shows that the range of scores for step2 is shorter than for step1.
If we compare this to what we had 2 years back, then 99 used to be around 235.
1. So if a person with a 99(235) who got it 2 years back and a person with a 99(226) who got it recently both apply at the same matching year, would it make a difference to the program since they will be only considering the 3 digit score?
2. Does this mean that now the tests are harder than before? If they are, how can you judge these 2 candidates based only on their 3 digit scores, when both have the same 2 digit scores which also happen to be the lowest value of 99 at that particular time when the test was taken?
So for recent examinations in:
Step1 99(+229) 75(188)
Step2 99(+226) 75(189)
This shows that the range of scores for step2 is shorter than for step1.
If we compare this to what we had 2 years back, then 99 used to be around 235.
1. So if a person with a 99(235) who got it 2 years back and a person with a 99(226) who got it recently both apply at the same matching year, would it make a difference to the program since they will be only considering the 3 digit score?
2. Does this mean that now the tests are harder than before? If they are, how can you judge these 2 candidates based only on their 3 digit scores, when both have the same 2 digit scores which also happen to be the lowest value of 99 at that particular time when the test was taken?