How is StudyBuddy's 92% Pass Rate Calculated?

What does the 92% represent?

The pass rate is calculated using only students who met strict inclusion criteria designed to measure the effectiveness of our complete preparation program. This ensures the metric reflects committed learners who engaged with the full curriculum, not casual browsers or students who abandoned the course.

A "pass" is defined as achieving the minimum composite score required by most nursing programs: 65%. Some programs require higher scores (70-75%), but we use the most common threshold for consistency.

Who is included in the calculation?

Students are included in the 92% pass rate only if they meet all of the following requirements:

• Completed at least 80% of video lectures (280+ of 350 videos)
• Completed all 15 full-length practice exams
• Used the platform for a minimum of 30 days
• Submitted their official TEAS 7 score report within 7 days of testing

Students who did not meet these criteria are excluded from the calculation. This means the 92% represents engaged students who completed the program as designed, not all enrolled users.

Statistical breakdown by cohort

National average data published by Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). StudyBuddy students exceed national benchmarks by 27 percentage points.

How is the data verified?

We employ rigorous verification to ensure accuracy and prevent inflated claims:

1. Manual review: Every submitted TEAS 7 score report is manually reviewed by our team to verify authenticity and extract composite scores.
2. LMS cross-referencing: Student completion percentages are verified via LearnWorlds LMS analytics, which automatically tracks video views and quiz completions.
3. Timestamp validation: Score report submission dates are cross-referenced with platform usage logs to ensure reports are submitted within 7 days of testing.
4. Exclusion of incomplete data: Any submission with missing information, unclear scores, or unverifiable details is excluded from the calculation.
5. Statistical analysis: Data is analyzed by doctoral-level education researchers to identify patterns, outliers, and potential methodological issues.

What time period does the 92% cover?

The 92% pass rate is based on student outcomes from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 (24 months). This represents the period since we launched our AI-powered tutoring system and comprehensive TEAS 7 curriculum.

The dataset is updated quarterly with new verified score reports. As of December 2024, we have collected data from 523 students across all 50 US states.

How does 92% compare to the national average?

StudyBuddy's 92% pass rate significantly exceeds the national TEAS 7 pass rate of approximately 65%. This represents a 27 percentage point improvement, or a 41% increase over the baseline.

The national average is published by ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) and represents all test takers, including those with minimal or no formal preparation. Our higher pass rate reflects the effectiveness of our structured curriculum and AI tutoring system.

What are the limitations of this methodology?

We believe in transparency. Here are the known limitations of our pass rate calculation:

• Self-selection bias: The pass rate only includes students who submitted score reports. Students who fail may be less likely to submit, potentially inflating the metric.
• Completion requirement: The 80% completion threshold excludes casual users, meaning the metric represents committed students rather than all enrollees.
• No third-party audit: Results are not independently audited by an external organization. All verification is conducted internally.
• No baseline control: The calculation does not control for students' baseline academic ability, prior test-taking experience, or socioeconomic factors that may influence outcomes.
• Accommodation data: Students with testing accommodations or non-standard test conditions are included without separate analysis.

Despite these limitations, we believe the 92% pass rate is a meaningful and accurate representation of outcomes for students who engage with our complete preparation program.

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