Scores & Transcripts: Scoring Principles COMLEX-USA

Interpreting Examination Scores

In order to avoid misinterpretation, keep in mind that performance profiles:

• Should not be used to interpret areas of importance or emphasis for any particular examination
• Are not additive for projecting the total score or pass/fail status
• Do not contain metrics technically designed to be sub-scores
• May be based on a relatively small number of questions, meaning the reliability of any sub-scores may be lower than the reliability for the total score based on the entire test

The conversion of standard scores involves information about the performance of candidates who have taken these examinations previously. The percentage of candidates who pass or fail the examination is not predetermined. Some test questions may be included in the examination primarily for research purposes and do not contribute to the candidate’s score.

For more information on interpreting COMLEX-USA scores, refer to the COMLEX-USA FAQs.