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Score Conversion
Source-checked articles on score conversion for USMLE Step prep. Drafts remain out of search until reviewed.
Score Conversion
NBME CBSE and CCSE: What They Are and How to Read Your Score
The CBSE is NBME's school-administered Step 1-style exam; the CCSE is its Step 2 CK counterpart. See how each is scored, why old CBSE conversion charts no longer apply, and what the scores mean for readiness.
NBMEcalc Editorial Team·7 min
Score Conversion
USMLE Score Report vs Transcript: How to Read and Send Yours
Your USMLE score report is for you; programs and boards need your transcript. See what each shows, how long the score report stays online, and how to send your transcript to ERAS through FSMB ($70 per cycle).
NBMEcalc Editorial Team·7 min
Score Conversion
How to Read Your NBME Score Report (Without Panicking)
A source-backed guide to reading current CBSSA and CCSSA score reports without mixing Step 1 EPC, Step 2 CK total scores, score ranges, or pass probabilities.
NBMEcalc Editorial Team·7 min