First-time pass rates, repeat tester statistics, what score you need, and what to do if you don't pass.
US-educated first-time takers
Stable
US-educated repeat takers
Declining with each attempt
Foreign-educated first-time
Lower, improving
Foreign-educated repeat
Significant difficulty
Source: FSBPT Annual Pass Rate Data. Pass rates vary year to year.
Important note
FSBPT periodically re-evaluates the passing standard using standard-setting procedures. The ~600 scaled score / ~68% correct figure is the current widely cited benchmark, but always verify with FSBPT before your exam.
The repeat pass rate drops significantly with each attempt. Here is how to make your next attempt count.
Wait the full 90 days
FSBPT requires a 90-day waiting period between attempts. Use this time productively — rushed re-attempts rarely improve outcomes.
Get your diagnostic score report
FSBPT provides a score report showing your relative performance by content area. Use this as your new study map, not general review.
Change your study method
If passive reading and watching videos didn't work, switch to active recall — practice questions with rationales, not re-reading notes.
Address test anxiety separately
Many repeat testers know the material but underperform under timed conditions. Practice full 200-question simulations under real exam conditions.
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