UWorld UWorld Self-Assessment Exams

Question 1

How many Self-Assessment Exams (UWSA) does UWorld offer for USMLE Step 1 preparation?

Accepted Answer

Two (UWSA1 and UWSA2)

Answer

One (UWSA1 only)

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Three (UWSA1, UWSA2, and UWSA3)

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Four, one per dedicated study week

Question 2

What is the primary function of the three-digit score reported after completing a UWSA?

Accepted Answer

To predict your likely score on the actual USMLE exam

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To track total daily study hours logged in UWorld

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To unlock premium features in the UWorld question bank

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To measure typing speed during timed test-taking

Question 3

When is UWSA1 most strategically taken during Step 1 dedicated study?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 3–4 weeks before the exam

Answer

On the very first day of dedicated study

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The night before the actual USMLE

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After receiving your official Step 1 score report

Question 4

How many questions does each UWSA for USMLE Step 1 typically contain?

Accepted Answer

200

Answer

100

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160

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280

Question 5

Which feature best distinguishes UWSA questions from UWorld's main question bank questions?

Accepted Answer

UWSA questions have not been previously seen in the main question bank

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UWSA questions are significantly easier than main bank questions

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UWSA questions only cover basic science disciplines

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UWSA questions use a multiple-select format exclusively

Question 6

What information does the post-UWSA score report provide beyond a single predicted score?

Accepted Answer

A predicted three-digit score plus a subject- and system-based performance breakdown

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Only a pass/fail designation

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Only the raw number of correct answers

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A letter grade and a national percentile rank exclusively

Question 7

When is UWSA2 typically taken relative to the actual USMLE Step 1 exam?

Accepted Answer

1–2 weeks before the exam

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6–8 weeks before the exam

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On the same day as the exam

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At the very start of the dedicated study period