An applicant, taking both the essay and MBE sections of the bar examination, is required to achieve a combined scaled score of 266 (essay scaled score + MBE scaled score) to pass the examination. An applicant shall be examined on both the essay and MBE sections at the examination site. However, an applicant may request the Committee to accept a prior MBE scaled score or an essay scaled score achieved on the DC bar examination provided that the prior scaled score is not less than 133 and the prior administration was within 25 months of the present administration. PLEASE NOTE: An applicant who has achieved a scaled score of 133 or more on a prior MBE or essay examination and whose score transfer has been accepted by the Committee is required to achieve a 133 scaled score on the portion of the examination being taken.