COMLEX-USA Scoring & Reporting
COMLEX-USA Scoring
The number of test questions answered correctly (the raw score) in each Level of COMLEX-USA is converted to a standard score, which is then used to determine a pass/fail designation.
For COMLEX-USA Level 1, this pass/fail designation is provided instead of a numeric score.
- Passing Score for Level 2-CE – 400
- Passing Score for Level 3 – 350
Except for unscored pretest questions, each test question contributes equally to your exam score. The model-based standard score considers the response to each question and the psychometric properties of the examination.
For COMLEX-USA Level 1 and Level 2-CE, school summary reports provide information on candidate performance at the school level compared to the national performance.
Pass/Fail Score Reporting for COMLEX-USA Level 1
In addition to your score result status of “pass” or “fail” for COMLEX-USA Level 1, you will also receive a formative performance profile that compares both total examination performance and performance in individual content areas to the performance of other first-time test-takers who passed the examination.
The Formative Performance Profile lists your exam performance as “low,” “medium,” or “high,” as it relates to the national average the performance of your peers who have taken Level 1 for the first-time. These designations may help you to determine strengths and or weaknesses in your knowledge base and plan accordingly. The relative strength and weakness information relates to the COMLEX-USA Master Blueprint.
The minimum blueprint percentage allocated to the competency domains and clinical presentations will also be presented. Discipline scores are not included.
The NBOME provides this formative information strictly to you and your school for the purposes of continuous quality improvement and lifelong learning.
The NBOME strongly cautions against the use of this information for any other purpose, including use in any form as part of an application to a clinical rotation or residency program. It is not appropriate for clinical rotation sites or residency program directors to request this information from students or to use this information to compare candidates.
Score Reporting
Scores are generally available within 4 to 6 weeks from the end date of a COMLEX-USA testing window for Level 1 and Level 2-CE, and 8 to 10 weeks from the end date of a COMLEX-USA Level 3 testing window.
You will be notified by email when your score reports have been released. You may access score reports for any COMLEX-USA examination through the NBOME Portal.
The office of the dean at your school or college of osteopathic medicine or your residency program director may also access this information using a secure school page on the NBOME Portal.
Certified Transcripts
Please visit the NBOME Bulletin of information for information on obtaining certified transcripts.
Score Confirmation
Before releasing score reports, the NBOME conducts a thorough quality assurance process to ensure scoring accuracy. Any candidate who wishes to have their examination results reviewed one extra time may request a score confirmation, for a fee.
To Obtain Score Reports Released Prior to July 1, 2012
Send a written request to:
NBOME Client Services
NBOME Corporate Offices & Conference Center
8765 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60631-4174
Please allow 10 business days for delivery. For questions, contact us.
Score reports printed from the NBOME Portal do not take the place of an NBOME-certified transcript. No scores will be reported by telephone, fax, or email.