Scores - MERAV:

Calculation, Reporting to
Institutions & Examinees, Reevaluation

Acceptance to four-year programs at medical schools in Israel is determined by a combination of scores based on knowledge and educational achievements (score in knowledge test) and scores based on personal and behavioral attributes (scores in the components of the MERAV system). Each educational institution makes the decision how to weight these scores on the basis of its own individual considerations.

In each of the system’s components the range of scores is from 150 to 250. The mean score is 200, with a standard deviation of 20.

The scores of all examinees are communicated to the educational institutions that use these systems as part of their acceptance process.

The scores in the MERAV system are calculated relative to the population of examinees in each year, and reflect the candidate’s ranking relative to other candidates. Low scores do not necessarily mean that the candidate is unsuitable for medical school, but only that the candidate’s ranking is lower than that of other candidates. It is important to remember that the population of candidates for medical school is extremely highly skilled, and every year many excellent candidates are rejected.

Reassessment of the Evaluation Process

You may request a re-evaluation of the input of the assessments given at the assessment center. In NITE’s experience, the probability of discovering an error in the data input is extremely low. There is a service charge for re-evaluation, but if the re-evaluation confirms that an error has occurred the charge will be refunded in full. Re-evaluation can be requested by logging on to the NITE website within three months from the test date.

Note: the score from the assessment center is based on independent observations and assessments by many trained assessors, which are equivalent to a large number of re-evaluations.