Boost Your COMLEX Level 2 Score by 200+ Points through Expert COMLEX Level 2 Tutoring That Gets Results

COMLEX Level 2 Cognitive Evaluation (CE) tests your clinical knowledge and decision-making skills across all major medical disciplines. The exam emphasizes patient presentation, diagnosis, and management, including osteopathic principles and practice (OPP). Content spans internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, and family medicine, with questions focusing on real-world clinical scenarios you'll encounter as a physician.

The COMLEX Level 2 CE is a computer-based examination administered at Prometric testing centers nationwide. The exam consists of approximately 352 questions divided into two four-hour sessions with an optional break between them. Questions are primarily single-best-answer format, with some matching and extended matching items. You'll encounter clinical vignettes that test your ability to integrate knowledge across disciplines.

Your COMLEX Level 2 score is reported on a three-digit scale, with most students scoring between 400 and 800. The current minimum passing score is currently set at 400. Scores are typically available within 4-6 weeks after your exam date. Residency programs often use these scores as screening criteria, making a strong performance crucial for matching into your desired specialty.

While both exams assess clinical knowledge, COMLEX Level 2 includes osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) and osteopathic principles that USMLE Step 2 doesn't cover. COMLEX tends to emphasize primary care scenarios and includes more questions on musculoskeletal conditions and OMM techniques. The question styles differ slightly, with COMLEX often featuring longer vignettes. Many DO students take both exams, though this isn't required for most residency programs.

Most students benefit from 4-8 weeks of dedicated study time for COMLEX Level 2, though this varies based on your clinical knowledge foundation and study efficiency. Students who performed well on shelf exams and COMLEX Level 1 might need less time, while those addressing knowledge gaps may require 10-12 weeks. Our COMLEX tutoring program helps optimize your timeline, ensuring you're neither underprepared nor experiencing burnout from excessive study.

The ideal number of COMLEX Level 2 tutoring hours depends on your baseline performance, target score, and learning style. Students typically benefit from 20-40 hours of tutoring spread across their study period. Those needing significant score improvements or addressing previous exam failures may require 50+ hours. We recommend starting with an assessment session where your COMLEX tutor can evaluate your needs and create a personalized tutoring plan.

A "good" COMLEX Level 2 score depends on your career goals. For primary care specialties, scores above 500 are generally competitive. Moderately competitive specialties often look for scores above 550-600, while highly competitive fields like orthopedics or dermatology may expect scores exceeding 650. Remember that programs evaluate candidates holistically, but a strong score opens more doors and provides a buffer for other application components.

Failing COMLEX Level 2 isn't the end of your medical career, but it does require strategic planning. You have a total of four attempts for COMLEX Level 2. After the first failed attempt, you must wait at least 60 days before retaking. Subsequent retakes require a 90-day waiting period. Failed attempts must be reported to residency programs, which can impact your competitiveness, particularly for selective specialties. However, many students who fail initially go on to match successfully after demonstrating improvement on retakes. Our specialized remediation tutoring addresses the specific factors that led to failure, significantly improving your chances of passing on the next attempt.