I completely agree with this. The question style and organization is very different. Additionally the structure of answer choices (USMLE can have many) is different. It would be best to review COMLEX-styled questions via COMBANK/COMQUEST. The best representation comes from the source...
Posting my response to the same question from another thread (info updated):
I took COMLEX Level 1 in June 2012 and fortunately was able to complete all questions from both COMBANK and COMQUEST. I think COMQUEST was released later in the testing season so not many people were able to take it...
There are multiple articles in the JAOA, which all students have access to if articles are not already publicly available. I saw one previously that stated the best correlation is your grade in Physiology class.
http://www.jaoa.org/content/109/11/592.full.pdf...
This is a good point, however, I can't imagine that opening at least one more location would have a significant impact on the standardization. In reference to my original idea (traveling PE associates), yes it would effect the standardization and change many aspects; probably not the best idea...
If you are reading this you likely will have to drive/fly to Philadelphia sometime soon to complete the COMLEX Level 2 PE. Post here if you'd like more locations to complete the Level 2 PE exam. I'm mainly looking for negatives because I can't imagine that many students would oppose this idea...
I took the COMLEX Level 1 late in June and fortunately was able to complete all questions from both COMBANK and COMQUEST. I think COMQUEST came out later in the testing season so not many people were able to take it. Tried to remain objective but obviously this is my opinion so here it goes...
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